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K5 Global

K5 Global, based in California, backs generalist startups from Pre-Seed to Series B, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $500k to $3 million, including SpaceX and Coinbase.

WebsitePortfolioPitch pageTeam page
Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check size$500K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at K5 Global

5 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Bryan Baum
Bryan BaumCo-Founder & Managing PartnerHe has founded and sold multiple companies and made over 200 angel investments.
Keenan Rice
Keenan RiceGeneral PartnerHe co-founded Looker and later founded Tokyo Black, an investment adviser.
Michael Kives
Michael KivesCo-Founder & Managing PartnerHe previously spent 15 years as an agent at Creative Artists Agency and has advised startups and served on multiple boards.
Jessica Bixby
Jessica BixbyAssociate PartnerShe holds a leadership position at K5 Global.
Nikhil Krishnan
Nikhil KrishnanPrincipalHe is listed on the firm's team page and in investor databases.

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Writes $500K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

SpaceXCoinbaseUberLyftAndurilHistoSonics

In their words

K5 GlobalOur Mission: Backing category-defining companies from inception to scale. K5 Global is an investment firm that operates Early-Stage, Growth and pre-IPO Funds along with "www.k5global.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors in California699Series B investors in United States563Series A investors in California480Pre-seed investors in California434Series B investors in California233

Questions

What stage does K5 Global invest in?

K5 Global reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How much does K5 Global invest?

K5 Global reports checks of $500K to $3M.

Does K5 Global lead rounds?

Yes. K5 Global says it can lead.

Who are the partners at K5 Global?

Bryan Baum (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Keenan Rice (General Partner), Michael Kives (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Jessica Bixby (Associate Partner).

Is K5 Global active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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