Kleiner Perkins

Venture capital firm for startups

Menlo Park, California, United States

About Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across various industries. The firm provides financial capital to these companies in exchange for equity, allowing them to grow and develop their ideas. Kleiner Perkins not only offers funding but also strategic guidance to help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building a business. What sets Kleiner Perkins apart from other venture capital firms is its long history of over fifty years in the industry and its focus on transformative companies with high growth potential. The goal of Kleiner Perkins is to partner with ambitious founders and support them from the inception of their ideas all the way to successful exits, such as initial public offerings (IPOs) or acquisitions.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1972Year Founded
$47,748.6MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Venture CapitalIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Increased competition from other venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital.
Rapid technological advancements may outpace Kleiner Perkins' investment strategies.
Economic downturns could impact valuations and exit opportunities for portfolio companies.

Differentiation

Kleiner Perkins has a legacy of over five decades in venture capital.
The firm invests in diverse industries, including digital, life sciences, and healthcare.
Kleiner Perkins partners with founders from inception to IPO and beyond.

Upsides

Recent investments in AI-driven healthcare solutions show strong growth potential.
Kleiner Perkins is expanding into climate tech and sustainability sectors.
The firm supports innovative AI content generation and web automation technologies.