Independent rating of KPG Ventures VC fund
Overall rating:
8 reviews
About KPG Ventures VC fund
Website:
Founded:
2005
Number of funds:
2
Number of investments:
19
Number of exits:
10
Organization type:
Venture Capital
How KPG Ventures VC fund invests
Rounds:
Biggest investment:
3.71M USD
Would lead round:
Yes
Would coinvest:
Yes
Founders' reviews of KPG Ventures VC fund
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These Guys Rock!
KPG is a rare bird. Lead by real operating guys, they truly understand the issues we face as early-stage entrepreneurs. We have only had cursory exposure to Vince Vanelli during due diligence but now that they are investors, we are in touch with Dave Hills frequently and in very positive ways.
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Great Interaction: Dave Hills
Dave Hills new partner at KPG is all star thus far. So different from the financial investors. You can tell from the no-bullshit 20 minute meetings that this guy is not trying to learn about your business to scam you and help one of his portfolio investments. He's there to size up the opportunity to make money. If there's a "there" there, Dave will tell you straight up!
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Vanishing VC?
Recently the KPG website changed from the orange screen grab you see above to an "under construction" page. Around the same time, all phone calls started going to voicemail and none have been returned.
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Great VC and Partners
Extremely personable. Met with Dave. A no for us but with room to go back. Very responsive and strangely helpful! Great set of feedback you just don't get from other sand hill VCs. i highly recommend them.
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Passion, Speed and Post Funding Execution
Vince loves business and creativity with passion. The pitch was short and I knew right away where he stood. He knows his stuff and if there's a fit you'll know. Vince doesn't waste anyone's time. Post funding I found Vince extremely helpful in setting me up with the right people, going to important meetings and move things along. Vince doesn't wait to contribute at the board meeting level, he calls when he wants and returns calls relatively fast. I find him to be a true partner and a valuable resource. Bob is a great guy, very smart and again works very hard to understand you and how he can help. These guys are not bankers and don't act like them, a real differentiation for me and a breath of fresh air.
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CEO
Vince and Bob are great guys with a great understanding of both big picture strategy and operation-related details.
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Passion for the Start Up
Vince is an operator at heart. My bet he'll be back in the field soon but has great business sense. He's a great resource for any CEO. He's a major asset. Very resonsive.
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CEO
Vince is a great guy, very personable and down to earth, and he's a real operator at heart, not a banker type. He was great to work with knowing that we had to move fast. The rest of his team is smart and down to earth as well, ready to move when the deal is right.