Kane Hsieh
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Root Ventures
Experience
14+ years
Focus
Deeptech, Robotics
About Kane Hsieh
Kane Hsieh is a partner at Root Ventures, the San Francisco seed fund for deep tech and hardware companies founded by Avidan Ross. Hsieh joined Root in 2015 and works with technical founders across robotics, developer tools, aerospace and space. Before moving into venture capital full time he was founder and head of product at Brilliant Bicycle Co., an integrated bicycle company focused on low cost and high design, and he had earlier been an early-stage investor at RRE Ventures, a software engineer at Romotive and a project manager at Microsoft. He earned an AB in computer science from Harvard in 2012, and Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences profiled him and the firm in 2018 when Root raised more than $76 million in capital commitments.
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Investment Profile
Kane Hsieh is a Partner, Root Ventures at Root Ventures, based in San Francisco, CA. With 14+ years of experience in venture capital, Kane brings deep expertise to evaluating investment opportunities.
Kane's investment focus spans Deeptech, Robotics, DevTools, AI, Aerospace & Defense, Space, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Before Root Ventures, Kane worked at Brilliant Bicycle Co., RRE Ventures, Romotive, Microsoft. This breadth of experience across multiple firms provides a well-rounded perspective on the venture capital landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kane Hsieh?
Kane Hsieh is a Partner, Root Ventures at Root Ventures, based in San Francisco, CA, with 14+ years of experience in venture capital. Their investment focus includes Deeptech, Robotics, DevTools.
What does Kane Hsieh invest in?
Kane Hsieh focuses on investments in Deeptech, Robotics, DevTools, AI, Aerospace & Defense, Space through Root Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Kane Hsieh at?
Kane Hsieh is currently at Root Ventures, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as Partner, Root Ventures. Previously, they worked at Brilliant Bicycle Co., RRE Ventures, Romotive.
How long has Kane Hsieh been investing?
Kane Hsieh has 14+ years of experience in venture capital and startup investing. This extensive experience spans multiple market cycles and brings deep pattern recognition to evaluating new investment opportunities.
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