Kai Bond is a partner at Courtside Ventures and a three-time founder whose interactive sports app pixie was acquired by Samsung. He has held roles at Microsoft, IAC, Samsung, Gerson Lehrman Group, SamsungNEXT, and Comcast Ventures.

What Kai can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target10-12%, > 12%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Courtside Ventures writes $500K to $3M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Comcast Ventures · led the investment team at Catalyst Fund and led game investments for the Flagship Fund
  2. Courtside Ventures · Partner
    Now
  3. Microsoft
  4. IAC
  5. Samsung
  6. Gerson Lehrman Group
  7. SamsungNEXT
  8. Comcast Ventures

Companies founded

pixie

Focus

gamingsportsventure capital

Education

Wesleyan University, BA

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Questions

Who is Kai Bond?

Kai Bond is a partner at Courtside Ventures and a three-time founder whose interactive sports app pixie was acquired by Samsung. He has held roles at Microsoft, IAC, Samsung, Gerson Lehrman Group, SamsungNEXT, and Comcast Ventures.

How much does Kai Bond invest?

Kai Bond invests through Courtside Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Kai Bond?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Kai in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Courtside Ventures backed works better.

What did Kai Bond do before Courtside Ventures?

led the investment team at Catalyst Fund and led game investments for the Flagship Fund at Comcast Ventures; Microsoft; IAC; Samsung; Gerson Lehrman Group; SamsungNEXT; Comcast Ventures.

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