Pioneering Technology Excellence

Kayan Core stands at the forefront of technology investment, combining strategic capital with deep industry expertise to empower exceptional founders and transform industries.

Founded in 2015, we have built a reputation for identifying and nurturing breakthrough technologies that reshape markets and create lasting value. Our portfolio spans artificial intelligence, fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software, with each investment reflecting our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth.

With over $500 million in assets under management and a track record of 40+ successful investments, we continue to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who share our passion for building the future.

40+

Portfolio Companies

$500M

Assets Under Management

10+

Years of Excellence

85%

Portfolio Success Rate

Our Mission

To empower visionary entrepreneurs with strategic capital and expertise, enabling them to build transformative technologies that solve global challenges and create sustainable value for society.

Our Vision

To be the most trusted technology investment partner globally, recognized for our ability to identify, nurture, and scale breakthrough innovations that shape the future of business and society.

Our Values

Innovation, integrity, and impact drive everything we do. We believe in transparent partnerships, sustainable growth, and creating technology solutions that benefit both business and humanity.

Our Journey

A decade of innovation, growth, and impact

2015

Foundation

Kayan Core established with initial fund of $50M, focusing on early-stage technology investments.

2017

First Major Exit

Portfolio company DataSync acquired by major tech giant for $300M, validating our investment thesis.

2019

Global Expansion

Opened offices in London and Singapore, expanding our reach to European and Asian markets.

2021

$200M Fund Launch

Launched our largest fund to date, focusing on AI, blockchain, and sustainable technologies.

2023

Innovation Lab

Established Kayan Innovation Lab to provide hands-on support and resources to portfolio companies.

2025

Future Forward

Continuing to lead with $500M+ AUM and 40+ portfolio companies across multiple sectors.

Leadership Team

Experienced professionals driving innovation and growth

CEO

Sarah Chen

CEO & Founder

20+ years in venture capital and technology leadership. Former partner at leading Silicon Valley VC firm.

CTO

Michael Roberts

Chief Technology Officer

Former Google engineer with expertise in AI and machine learning. PhD in Computer Science from MIT.

CFO

David Kumar

Chief Financial Officer

15+ years in investment banking and private equity. MBA from Wharton School of Business.

VP

Lisa Thompson

VP of Operations

Expert in scaling startups and operational excellence. Former COO at multiple unicorn companies.

Investment Philosophy

Our approach to identifying and nurturing exceptional companies

Innovation First

We seek companies that are creating new categories or fundamentally reimagining existing ones through technology.

Founder-Centric

We believe exceptional founders are the key to building transformative companies and provide hands-on support.

Long-Term Value

We focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation rather than short-term gains.

Global Presence

Operating across major innovation hubs worldwide

San Francisco

Headquarters

123 Innovation Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

New York

East Coast Office

456 Tech Avenue
New York, NY 10013

London

European Hub

789 Digital Lane
London, EC2A 1AH

Singapore

Asia Pacific Office

321 Future Road
Singapore 018956

Awards & Recognition

Industry recognition for excellence in technology investment

Best Tech VC Firm

TechCrunch Awards 2024

Top 10 Global VC

Forbes 2024

Innovation Leader

Fast Company 2023

ESG Excellence

Sustainable Investing 2023

Ready to Build the Future Together?

Whether you're an entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea or an investor looking for exceptional opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

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