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Kleiner Perkins

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Investor type

Founded

1972

AUM

$21 000 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 23 August, 2026

Profile

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1972. The firm has a team of 38 professionals, including 20 partners, and is known for its significant impact on the technology and innovation landscape. Kleiner Perkins differentiates itself by focusing on early-stage and growth investments, leveraging a robust network and a history of successful exits.

The firm invests across a wide range of sectors, including enterprise applications, consumer products, fintech, health, and AI. Kleiner Perkins typically invests in Series A to Series B+ rounds, with check sizes ranging from $500K to $75M. The firm has a global investment reach, focusing on the United States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and other regions. Notable funds include Select2 and KP20, with AUMs of $1 billion and $800 million, respectively.

Kleiner Perkins has a notable portfolio, including companies like Slack - team collaboration software, Uber - ride-sharing platform, and Facebook - social media giant. The firm has been involved in 66 unicorns, 97 IPOs, and 317 acquisitions, showcasing its influence and success in the venture capital space.

Industry

HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Infrastructure Life Sciences Technology AI Transportation Software Security SaaS Manufacturing Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Edtech Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Telecommunications Energy

Kleiner Perkins Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Select2	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$1000 M	January 2022
KP20	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$800 M	January 2022
KP Select III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$1200 M	June 2024
KP21	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Security Software Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$825 M	June 2024
KP22 and KP Select IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Software Transportation AI	Seed Series A Late Stage (Series C+)	North America Asia	$5-10 m	$3500 M	March 2026

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FAQs about Kleiner Perkins

Is Kleiner Perkins a venture capital or private equity firm?

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Kleiner Perkins located?

Kleiner Perkins is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was Kleiner Perkins founded?

Kleiner Perkins was founded in 1972.

What sectors and industries does Kleiner Perkins invest in?

Kleiner Perkins invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Technology, AI, Transportation, Software, Security, SaaS, Manufacturing, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, Energy.

What is Kleiner Perkins geographical focus of investments?

Kleiner Perkins invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Kleiner Perkins typically invest in?

Kleiner Perkins invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Kleiner Perkins investment?

Kleiner Perkins usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Kleiner Perkins?

Kleiner Perkins has around $21 000m assets under management.

When was Kleiner Perkins last fund created?

Kleiner Perkins last fund was created/launched in 2026-03-25

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