Kleiner Perkins

Kleiner Perkins is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. It invests in early-stage and growth companies, describing its mandate as partnering with founders from a company's inception through public offering and beyond. The firm's stated ambition is to be the "first call" for founders seeking to build enduring technology companies.

The firm operates across enterprise software, consumer products, healthcare, hard technology and technology more broadly. Its portfolio has included Google, Amazon, Spotify, DoorDash, Figma, Anthropic and Waymo - a mix spanning multi-decade public companies, recent listings and private growth-stage businesses. The pattern is a combination of early conviction investments and continued participation as companies scale.

Beyond capital, Kleiner Perkins positions itself as a company builder rather than solely a capital provider. Support offered to portfolio companies includes recruiting, leadership development and business introductions - practical, hands-on assistance intended to complement the investment itself.