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Kivu Ventures is an early-stage venture firm backing founders building what the world has yet to imagine. We invest up to $15M in Series A and B rounds, with a focus on vertical AI and AI infrastructure.
Founded by Seth Berman, co-founder of Susa Ventures, Kivu combines deep operator networks with institutional discipline. Our portfolio includes companies like Expanse (acq. by Palo Alto Networks), Pulley, Chapter, and Viz AI. We help founders recruit world-class talent, raise capital, and connect with customers from day one.
If you're a category-defining operator with traction, velocity, and vision, we want to talk.
Focus Areas:
-Vertical AI (Healthcare, Construction, L&D, Media)
-AI Infrastructure (Developer tools, Cybersecurity, Compute)
-Digital Health, Logistics, Fintech, Deeptech
What we offer:
-Up to $15M per investment
-Flexible ownership model
-Access to elite domain operators
-Talent, capital, and customer intros
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