We’re bringing 300 of the world’s top venture capitalists to Nairobi, Kenya in September 2023 After a successful Latin America Summit in Mexico City earlier this year, Kauffman Fellows is thrilled to announce that we’re heading to Nairobi, Kenya, for the next Annual Summit. Taking place September 10–13, 2023, the…

Last week in the middle of the desert, we celebrated Class 25's graduation from the two-year Kauffman Fellows Program. Throughout this journey, Class 25 was fundraising like crazy; over 30 Fellows co-invested, and there were 16 exits and IPOs to celebrate. There were 7 promotions, 11 transitions, and multiple partnership…

“This is a game shift — it’s never been done before, but you’ve got to start from the very beginning,” says Caroline Lewis (Class 24). Together with managers at two other funds — both Kauffman Fellows Mac Conwell (Class 26) and Gale Wilkinson (Class 23) — the trio has created…

Last week was Climate Week in New York City, and conversations on climate-smart food systems, natural climate solutions, corporate climate action, and innovative policy tools take on new urgency as the world faces deepening scientific and political challenges. …

A closer look at VC3, the first and only investment DAO made up of professional venture capitalists using the principles of decentralization to invest in and support Web3 startups — DAO 101 Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are a Web3 structure that allows communities, corporations, or any type of collective organization to be administered and governed without centralized leadership, thanks to blockchain technology.

In the latest installment of KauffmanWomen, we chat with Samara Hernandez (KF Class 26), Founding Partner of Chingona Ventures, an institutionally-backed pre-seed stage fund focusing on investing in tech and tech-enabled companies across the U.S. Prior to founding Chingona, Samara was an investor at MATH Venture Partners where she led…

Building a VC firm that will stand the test of time requires immense skill, foresight, knowledge, determination, sacrifice, and a little bit of luck. Throughout the month of June, we’ve learned from 6 powerhouse investors who have built enduring, legacy firms. …

Swinging from the highest of highs in 2020–2021 to a new more cautious market in 2022, venture capital’s unpredictability can feel exhausting and challenging to navigate. This week on the Kauffman Fellows Podcast, Code Cubitt (KF Class 25), Managing Director at Mistral Venture Partners, interviews two incredible investors who have…

It’s extremely challenging to launch a fund; it’s harder still to build a franchise with staying power. Top firms not only produce exceptional returns for investors but also create enviable reputations within the broader investment community by serving their entrepreneurs well. Our guest host, Mistral Venture Partners’ Founding Partner with…