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KPCB Edge
KPCB Edge is a team of builders, investing in seed stage founders working on emerging areas of technology.
KPCB Edge
KPCB Edge is a team of builders, investing in seed stage founders working on emerging areas of technology. Our Focus Areas: Virtual Reality, Blockchains, Computer Vision, Drones, Digital Health, Mobile Marketplaces We spend two days each week investing in seed stage companies, using the rest of our time to build tools and products for the founders we invest in.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital Fund
Year founded
2014
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Additional offices
Mountain View · Berkeley
Principals
Mamoon Hamid
Partner
Ilya Fushman
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What was KPCB Edge's investment focus?
KPCB Edge invested in Seed and Series A rounds across enterprise software, AI/ML, cybersecurity, fintech, and digital health. The fund targeted early-stage companies in the US and select European markets, with lead or co-lead roles (public record).
Who led KPCB Edge?
KPCB Edge was co-founded and led by partners Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman. Both had prior experience in early-stage venture investing before joining Kleiner Perkins to operate the standalone fund (public record).
Why did KPCB Edge merge back into Kleiner Perkins?
Kleiner Perkins announced the merger in April 2018, citing a desire to unify its early-stage and growth-stage efforts under one platform. The Edge brand was retired, and Hamid and Fushman joined the core team (per TechCrunch, April 2018).
What notable portfolio companies did KPCB Edge back?
KPCB Edge invested in Slack, Zoom, and Intercom prior to their unicorn valuations. These bets were led by Hamid and Fushman while the fund operated independently (public record).
Was KPCB Edge a separate legal entity from Kleiner Perkins?
Yes, KPCB Edge was structured as a standalone fund under the Kleiner Perkins parent, with its own investment mandate and team. It operated independently from the main firm's later-stage growth vehicle (public record).
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