Backing category-defining companies from inception to IPO

$1.2B

Capital Deployed

11

Exits

201

Direct Investments

K5 Global is a venture capital firm and incubation studio that supports founders across the business lifecycle. The firm, founded in 2018 by Michael Kives and Bryan Baum, has deployed over $1B in capital, which it invests across funding stages.

K5 seeks to help innovative companies expand their networks and best position them to achieve their growth targets.

Companies
We Launched

818 Tequila is an award-winning, hand-crafted tequila brand produced using traditional methods in Jalisco, Mexico.

Launched in 2021

Sprinter is a bold and juicy ready to drink (RTD) vodka soda made with real fruit juice, premium vodka, and sparkling water.

Launched in 2024

Parrot is an AI-first technology company empowering attorneys to get more from depositions.

Founded in 2019

The Expert provides access to video consultations with the world’s top designers & expert-curated home shopping marketplace. .

Founded in 2021

Coram AI builds video intelligence systems for businesses of all sizes.

Founded in 2021

Aux pairs up A+ talent with business leaders and promising startups across the globe.

Founded in 2021

Uber

Coinbase

Lyft

Vicarious Surgical

Airplane

Balsa

Companies We Launched

Coram

Parrot Tech Inc

Our Portfolio

SpaceX

Relativity Space

xAI

Koloma

The Boring Company

Firebolt

Sumup

Grafana

Lightning AI

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