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K5 Global

K5 Global

Los Angeles, Californiak5global.com

Overview

K5 Global is a venture capital firm and incubation studio that supports founders across the business lifecycle. The firm, founded in 2018 by Michael Kives and Bryan Baum, has deployed over $1B in capital, which it invests across funding stages. K5 seeks to help innovative companies expand their networks and best position them to achieve their growth targets.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

88

Investments

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Key People

Bryan Baum

Co-Founder

Michael Kives

Co-Founder

Keenan Rice

General Partner

Keenan Rice

Investing

F Myles Nuzzi

Investor Relations

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HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Year Founded2018

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