Kiva Dickinson

Kiva Dickinson

Founder & Managing Partner atSelva VenturesSan Francisco

Kiva Dickinson argues that consumer products are undervalued by venture capital, citing five misconceptions. She notes that CPG offers significant exit volume and that consumer preferences are driven by functional health needs, not fads.

What Kiva can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
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Career

  1. Selva Ventures
    Now
  2. Barclays
  3. TPG Capital · private equity investor
  4. CircleUp · Partner
  5. Selva Ventures · FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
    Now

Companies founded

Selva Ventures

Investments named in public bios

NutpodsLiquid I.V.Lynda.comIpsy

Focus

consumer productscpghealth and wellnessFoodBeverageVMS

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Questions

Who is Kiva Dickinson?

Kiva Dickinson argues that consumer products are undervalued by venture capital, citing five misconceptions. She notes that CPG offers significant exit volume and that consumer preferences are driven by functional health needs, not fads.

How much does Kiva Dickinson invest?

Selva Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Kiva Dickinson?

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

What did Kiva Dickinson do before Selva Ventures?

Barclays; private equity investor at TPG Capital; Partner at CircleUp.

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