Kindred Ventures

Kindred Ventures, established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a seed-stage venture capital firm. It specializes in investing in early-stage startups across various sectors, including software, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, climate technology, and consumer industries. The firm is led by Steve Jang and Kanyi Maqubela, who bring extensive experience as founders, early employees, and advisors in the technology sector. Kindred Ventures manages multiple funds, with a focus on supporting innovative startups at their inception.

Kanyi Maqubela

Managing Partner

Past deals in Video

Opal

Series A in 2023
Making it better at capturing incredible low-light video. Even in dimly lit room, you’ll get a level of detail and color that wasn’t possible before. The Opal C1 comes with MicMesh™, an array of beamforming microphones that find and focus on the sound of your voice. And with intelligent noise cancellation, every ding, drop and dog bark is filtered out to get an audio experience that clearly speaks for itself.

Hour One

Series A in 2022
Hour One AI specializes in artificial intelligence technology for synthetic video creation. Founded in 2019 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to create high-quality presenter videos quickly and cost-effectively. By utilizing computer-generated characters that are photo-realistic, Hour One streamlines the video production process, enabling users to generate and edit thousands of videos across various business sectors. The platform features ready-to-use templates and supports multiple languages, making it accessible for companies to produce professional videos at scale without the traditional hurdles of video production.

Snack App

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Snack is a video-first dating application that enables users to connect with potential matches through engaging video content. The platform allows individuals to create and post videos on a feed, facilitating real-time interactions and a more dynamic approach to online dating. By combining traditional matching algorithms with the ability to flirt-stream, Snack provides a unique environment for users to express themselves and connect creatively with others. This innovative approach to dating aims to enhance user engagement and foster meaningful connections in a modern digital landscape.

Hour One

Seed Round in 2020
Hour One AI specializes in artificial intelligence technology for synthetic video creation. Founded in 2019 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to create high-quality presenter videos quickly and cost-effectively. By utilizing computer-generated characters that are photo-realistic, Hour One streamlines the video production process, enabling users to generate and edit thousands of videos across various business sectors. The platform features ready-to-use templates and supports multiple languages, making it accessible for companies to produce professional videos at scale without the traditional hurdles of video production.
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