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Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, LLC (commonly Kleiner Perkins or KP) is a premier U.S. venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth equity...
Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, LLC (commonly Kleiner Perkins or KP) is a premier U.S. venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth equity investments in technology, enterprise software, consumer, healthcare, fintech, hardtech, and AI-driven companies (per firm disclosures, last updated March 26, 2026). Founded in 1972 and headquartered on Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California, it partners with founders from inception through IPO and beyond to build category-defining businesses (per firm About page and website). Landmark portfolio companies include Amazon, Google, Genentech, Netscape, Spotify, DoorDash, Figma, Slack, Rippling, Anthropic, Applied Intuition, Waymo, Glean, and OpenEvidence (per firm website portfolio narratives). As an SEC Exempt Reporting Adviser (ERA, CRD #161035), it files Form ADV Part 1A (available via IAPD; latest referenced March 31, 2026 filing) but is not a fully registered investment adviser. In March 2026 the firm announced KP22, a $1 billion early-stage venture fund, together with $2.5 billion in growth vehicles (including KP Select IV), for $3.5 billion in new commitments emphasizing the AI super-cycle across infrastructure, applications, healthcare, autonomy, professional services, and the physical economy (per firm announcement March 24, 2026). Prior raises include KP21 ($825 million) and Select III ($1.2 billion) in 2024. The firm maintains a lean, founder-centric operating model with deep partnership and portfolio support. Total firm AUM is not disclosed in primary sources.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1972
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Menlo Park
Corporate office
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Principals
John Doerr
Chairman
Mamoon Hamid
Partner
Ilya Fushman
Partner
Brook Byers
Founder
Susan Biglieri
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Jesse King
Partner, General Counsel
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the full legal name of the firm?
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, LLC (commonly referred to as Kleiner Perkins or KP), an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC.
When was Kleiner Perkins founded and where is it headquartered?
The firm was founded in 1972 and is headquartered at 2750 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, California, United States.
Does Kleiner Perkins publicly disclose its total assets under management (AUM)?
No. As an SEC Exempt Reporting Adviser it files Form ADV Part 1A, but total firm AUM is not disclosed in primary sources including the official website or ADV filings; recent fundraises indicate multi-billion-dollar scale of active capital.
What are the firm's most recent funds?
In March 2026 Kleiner Perkins announced KP22 ($1 billion early-stage venture fund) and $2.5 billion in growth funds (including Select IV), totaling $3.5 billion. In 2024 it raised KP21 ($825 million) and Select III ($1.2 billion).
Who are key current leaders at Kleiner Perkins?
John Doerr serves as Chairman; Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman are Partners leading investment activities; Brook Byers is Founder; Susan Biglieri is CFO & COO; Jesse King is Partner and General Counsel (per firm people pages).
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