Kernel Labs

What is Kernel Labs?

Kernel Labs is a startup studio and early-stage investment fund focused on incubating and funding companies at the forefront of machine learning, computer vision, and security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Kernel Labs supports startups by providing deep technical expertise and active partnership with their CEOs.

They cater to companies operating in various industries, including software in web marketplace, SaaS, AI, big data, and web security and privacy. The firm has a dedicated team of industry veterans, including CEO Amit Mital, who is passionate about building world-class teams, driving disruptive innovation, and nurturing new ideas from concept to fruition.

Their VP of Engineering, Adam Kirk, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, specializes in Computer Graphics and Computer Vision. Abhay Mahajan, with over 20 years of experience in business development, serves as VP of Business Development.

Paul Maritz, a notable figure with a history at Microsoft, serves on the board alongside Peter Neupert, who advises biopharma and healthcare companies. Kernel Labs takes a hands-on approach to building innovative companies that have the potential to create and disrupt significant markets.

With an investment range between $1,400,000 and $4,850,000, they are always looking to connect with seasoned entrepreneurs and exceptional engineers. They pride themselves on driving technological strategy and excellence, exemplified by their involvement in the ideation, market research, defining product requirements, user research, and go-to-market strategies. Kernel Labs' portfolio showcases their commitment to fostering startups that make substantial impacts in their respective domains.

What they say:

We specialize in advanced technological areas.

What we look for: We invest in machine learning, computer vision, and security.