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Karlin Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Los Angeles, affiliated with Karlin Asset Management, which manages over $1.4 billion in unleveraged equity capital. The firm focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who are addressing significant problems through innovative solutions. They typically invest between $250,000 and $2 million in U.S.-based companies, particularly those on the West Coast.
Karlin Ventures invests primarily in enterprise software, commerce platforms, and marketplaces, while remaining open to innovative ideas in other sectors. Their typical investment range is $250,000 to $2 million, with a preference for co-investor roles and participation in follow-on funding rounds. The firm seeks companies that have proof-of-concept and can reach break-even within three years.
Notable portfolio companies include ChowNow, an online food ordering platform; The Noun Project, a platform for sharing and discovering icons; Kaleo, focused on innovative healthcare solutions; Gyft, a digital gift card platform acquired by First Data Corporation; Bitium, providing identity and access management solutions; Retention Science, a customer success platform; and Sizmek, an advertising technology company acquired by Amazon.
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Karlin Ventures prefers to participate as a co-investor in funding rounds, often collaborating with other investors.
The firm actively participates in follow-on funding rounds for companies in their portfolio, supporting their growth as needed.
Karlin Ventures is part of Karlin Asset Management, which manages over $1.4 billion in unleveraged equity capital.
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