Kauffman Fellows

VCMatch tracks Kauffman Fellows as an investor focused on United States, Global, and 62 Countries markets. Upload your deck to compare your startup against the full private matching profile.

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Geography

United States, Global, and 62 countries

Investment Thesis

Kauffman Fellows is not a traditional VC firm but rather an educational platform and community for venture capital professionals. Their philosophy centers on developing exceptional venture investors through transformational education, peer learning, and building a global network. They believe that venture capital is ‘one of the most powerful tools for economic development and prosperity’ and aim to ensure their Fellows acquire skills ‘rooted in venture capital excellence’ and use those skills to ‘lead meaningful positive change.’

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Investment Focus

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Kauffman Fellows is most relevant for founders raising venture-backed rounds in their stated focus areas, especially across United States, Global, and 62 countries.

Focus statement

Kauffman Fellows focuses on recruiting top venture capital talent and providing a two-year transformational program designed to 'radically accelerate VC success through self-reflection, peer learning, and a structured curriculum.' They support Fellows across all aspects of venture investing, from thesis development to portfolio management to firm building.

Value Add

30-year legacy since 1995 with 1,006 Fellows globally across 680 VC firms in 62+ countries
15% of all unicorns as of March 2024 funded by Fellows; $329B total value of Fellow-exited companies
Intentional focus on diversity and inclusion - 1/3 of Fellows are female, representing 'every corner of the globe'
Multi-faceted learning model: 20% workshops, 40% keynotes/lectures, 40% peer learning and shared experiences
Lifelong network support extending 15 years on average (three times longer than industry average)
Comprehensive curriculum covering six core themes: Manage Yourself, Manage Your Thesis, Manage Your Investment Process, Manage Your Portfolio, Manage Your Firm, and Manage the LP Cycle
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) organized by sector and interest (Climate, Blockchain, Healthcare, Women's Group, Corporate Venture, etc.)
Global regional chapters and treks to key markets