Kleiner Perkins
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $500K – $75M
- Stage
- Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $2.5B
- Sectors
- AI, Consumer, Enterprise
- Founded
- 1972
- HQ
- Menlo Park, CA
About Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, CA founded in 1972. Kleiner Perkins is an American venture capital firm headquartered on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park in Silicon Valley. The firm focuses on Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including AI, Consumer, Enterprise. The firm manages $2.5B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Google, Amazon, Genentech, Twitter, Uber, Slack, Zoom and DoorDash. Invests in early-stage technology companies with exceptional founders building transformative products in AI, consumer, and enterprise.
Investment Thesis
“Invests in early-stage technology companies with exceptional founders building transformative products in AI, consumer, and enterprise.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 5
- Latest filing
Kleiner Perkins filed a Form D for 5 fund vehicles between Sep 26, 2024 and Sep 25, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| Kleiner Perkins Select Fund IV Friends, LLC | SEC Form D, filed |
| Kleiner Perkins XXII Friends, LLC | SEC Form D, filed |
| Kleiner Perkins Flex I, LLC | SEC Form D, filed |
| Kleiner Perkins Select Fund IV, LLC | SEC Form D, filed |
| Kleiner Perkins XXII, LLC | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Kleiner Perkins by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Kleiner Perkins invest at?
Kleiner Perkins primarily invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Where is Kleiner Perkins located?
Kleiner Perkins is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Kleiner Perkins focus on?
Kleiner Perkins focuses on investments in AI, Consumer, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Kleiner Perkins's typical check size?
Kleiner Perkins's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $75M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Kleiner Perkins have under management?
Kleiner Perkins manages approximately $2.5B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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