Kivu Ventures
Overview
Kivu Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in Series A and B companies. The firm focuses on vertical AI, AI infrastructure, logistics, Digital Health, Deeptech, and Fintech. It was founded by Seth Berman, a co-founder of Susa Ventures. Kivu Ventures aims to partner with companies that have demonstrated product-market fit and possess defensible business models. The firm invests up to $15 million per company and provides portfolio companies with access to a network of experienced operators and founders.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
kivu.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mytra | Jan 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Namespace | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Plenful | Apr 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| HOPPR | Jun 2025 | Series A | Lead |
| Promise Advanced Imagination | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Kivu Ventures based?
Kivu Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Kivu Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Kivu Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Kivu Ventures have?
Kivu Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kivu Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Mytra, Namespace, Plenful, HOPPR, Promise Advanced Imagination.
What was Kivu Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Kivu Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mytra in 2026.
What sectors does Kivu Ventures focus on?
Kivu Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Kivu Ventures focus on?
Kivu Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.