Kauffman Fellows
Overview
Kauffman Fellows is a non-profit leadership program and global network for venture capital professionals, operated by the Center for Venture Education. It provides a two-year educational program designed to develop and connect investors from venture funds, corporate VC arms, and family offices worldwide.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidecar Health | Jul 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Groww | Nov 2025 | IPO | Co-investor |
| Flash | Jun 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Elves | Dec 2017 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Collin West
Founder And Managing Partner
Trish Costello
CEO CEO Emeritus
Grace Sai
Kauffman Fellow (Managing Partner, Found Ventures)
Daniel Blomquist
Director - Kauffman Fellows
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Kauffman Fellows based?
Kauffman Fellows is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Kauffman Fellows founded?
Kauffman Fellows was founded in 1994.
How many portfolio companies does Kauffman Fellows have?
Kauffman Fellows has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kauffman Fellows's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Sidecar Health, Groww, Flash, Elves.
What was Kauffman Fellows's most recent investment shown here?
Kauffman Fellows's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Groww in 2025.
What sectors does Kauffman Fellows focus on?
Kauffman Fellows focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech.
What company stages does Kauffman Fellows focus on?
Stage focus information for Kauffman Fellows is not publicly available.