About Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm founded in 1972. It is primarily based out of Menlo Park, United States. As of Jul 2026, Kleiner Perkins is an active investor, having invested in 854 companies, with 34 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of CuspAI Overall, Kleiner Perkins portfolio has seen 64 unicorns, 97 IPOs and 316 acquisitions including key companies like Slack, Uber and Facebook. A lot of funds co-invest with Kleiner Perkins, with names like Google Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Kleiner Perkins has team of 38 people including 20 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series B & 9 more
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Kleiner Perkins' List of Top Investments
Kleiner Perkins has a portfolio of 854 companies, including 64 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Mirage and OpenEvidence.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, United Kingdom and 25 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 37 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 9 more. Here is the list of top investments by Kleiner Perkins:
1. Slack
Developer of communication software for team collaboration and workflow automation. This platform provides digital channels for messaging, file sharing, and audio or video meetings. It integrates with various third-party applications to centralize project management and task tracking. Users utilize automated workflows to manage routine processes and receive notifications. The software includes search functionality to retrieve information from past conversations and documents. Security features protect data and ensure compliance across the organization. Artificial intelligence tools assist with summarizing content, drafting responses, and managing tasks within the interface.
Key facts about Slack
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,625 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: ADS Ventures, Glynn Capital and 69 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Uber
Network providing on-demand transportation, delivery, and business management solutions. It facilitates ride requests and connects individuals with transportation providers. Additionally, it offers delivery services for food and other goods. The network extends to business solutions, providing tools for managing rides, meals, and local deliveries for organizations.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Employee Count: 161,587 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: New Enterprise Associates, TrueBridge and 191 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Facebook
Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication. Its services allows users to connect with friends, family, and other individuals. It provides tools for sharing updates, photos, and videos. The platform also offers features for creating and joining groups, following interests, and discovering content.
Key facts about Facebook
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.27B
- Employee Count: 26,594 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Meritech, Sprout Capital Partners and 119 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Robinhood
Broker-based online trading and investment platform. It offers tools for building investment strategies and tracking market trends. It facilitates trading in stocks, funds, options, and crypto assets. Expert-managed portfolios are available, providing market insights and investment adjustments. The company also provides educational resources to improve investor knowledge.
Key facts about Robinhood
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.73B
- Employee Count: 4,954 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, ADS Ventures and 151 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, May 13, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Airbnb
Provider of accommodations, experiences, and related services through an online platform. The platform facilitates connections between hosts and individuals seeking lodging and activities. It offers a variety of options for stays and curated experiences. The platform also provides resources for individuals interested in becoming hosts.
Key facts about Airbnb
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.07B
- Employee Count: 71,147 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, Section Partners and 163 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 06, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Kleiner Perkins' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Kleiner Perkins has invested in 854 companies over the last 33 years, with an average of 23 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 49 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 39 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in CuspAI and most recent follow-on round was in Mirendil.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 24 | 15 | 39 |
2025 | 22 | 27 | 49 |
2024 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
2023 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
2022 | 21 | 29 | 50 |
2021 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
2020 | 23 | 33 | 56 |
2019 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
2018 | 32 | 25 | 57 |
2017 | 29 | 26 | 55 |
Kleiner Perkins' Investments by Stage
Kleiner Perkins has made 237 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $17.8M, 172 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $38.1M and 107 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $7.24M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 237 |
Series B | 172 |
Seed | 107 |
Series C | 86 |
Series D | 38 |
Others | 30 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kleiner Perkins' Investments by Sector
Kleiner Perkins has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech, Enterprise Infrastructure and Life Sciences. Notably, it has invested in 716 Tech companies, 567 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 434 Software companies and at least 285 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 287 |
Consumer | 141 |
High Tech | 126 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 91 |
Life Sciences | 69 |
Others | 739 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kleiner Perkins' Investments by Geography
Kleiner Perkins has made most investments in United States (571), followed by China where it has made 30 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 571 |
China | 30 |
United Kingdom | 12 |
Canada | 9 |
India | 8 |
Others | 34 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kleiner Perkins' recent investments
Kleiner Perkins has made 39 investments in 2026 so far. CuspAI and Chai Discovery are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Kleiner Perkins:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 20, 2026 | United States | Series B | 8691 | ||
Jul 14, 2026 | United States | Series C | 2599 | [+17] | |
Jul 14, 2026 | United States | Series A | 8663 | ||
Jun 26, 2026 | United States | Seed | 6044 | [+1] | |
Jun 25, 2026 | United States | Seed | 2548 | [+1] |
Unicorns in Kleiner Perkins' Portfolio
Kleiner Perkins has 64 unicorns in its portfolio - Mirendil, Parallel Web Systems, Nexthop AI and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Mirendil. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Kleiner Perkins' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
44 | Developer of autonomous systems for performing automated artificial intelligence research | 2026 | San Francisco | Seed | kywylku | ||
64 | Developer of an API providing web search for AI applications | 2023 | Palo Alto | Series B | x{sxkue | ||
58 | AI infrastructure for cloud infrastructure | 2024 | Santa Clara | Series B | emezvld | ||
65 | AI based search optimization solutions for websites | 2024 | New York City | Series C | k{dueu{ | ||
45 | Provider of data analytics platform for healthcare cost and quality | 2019 | New York | Series E | ayfxcog |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Kleiner Perkins' Portfolio
97 of Kleiner Perkins' portfolio companies have become public. SpaceX got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jun 2026 at marketcap of $996B and Figma got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $13.5B.Here are Kleiner Perkins' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2026 | - | - | 9675 | |
Jul 31, 2025 | Feb 01, 2018 | Series B | 9333 | |
Jul 30, 2025 | Nov 07, 2014 | Series C | 4983 | |
Apr 18, 2024 | Jun 10, 2014 | Series B | 3280 | |
Sep 19, 2023 | Oct 25, 2012 | Seed | 1484 |
Acquired companies in Kleiner Perkins' Portfolio
316 companies from Kleiner Perkins' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was textPlus in Jul 2026 by Truecaller for $*****.Here are Kleiner Perkins' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 17, 2026 | Jan 25, 2008 | Series A | 9201 | |
Jul 07, 2026 | May 07, 2018 | Series C | 1179 | |
May 18, 2026 | Oct 07, 2011 | Seed | 4722 | |
May 06, 2026 | Oct 13, 2020 | Series B | 4433 | |
Mar 25, 2026 | - | - | 9354 |
Team profile of Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins has a team of 38 members including 20 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 3 Principals located in United States, China and 1 more location. Kleiner Perkins' team sits on the board of 7 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Kleiner Perkins:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Westlake Village | - | ||
Partner | Saratoga | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | |||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | China | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - |
Co-investors of Kleiner Perkins
Over the past 33 years, 3795 investors have co-invested in Kleiner Perkins's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Kleiner Perkins: Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and 934 others have invested in rounds before Kleiner Perkins. There are 33 companies where Y Combinator has invested before Kleiner Perkins and 20 companies where Andreessen Horowitz has invested before Kleiner Perkins.
- Top Co-investors of Kleiner Perkins: 1145 investors entered a company along with Kleiner Perkins. These include investors like Google Ventures (29 companies).
- Invested after Kleiner Perkins: A total of 1714 investors have invested in Kleiner Perkins's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include DAG Ventures (25 companies), Google Ventures (23 companies) and SVB (21 companies).
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