Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers

What is Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers?

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) is a venture capital firm founded in 1972. KPCB specializes in investments across a broad array of technology sectors including Software, IT, Media, BioTech, FinTech, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech, Cloud Services, Material Science, Medical Devices, Payments, Online Social, and Consumer goods.

This investor has supported over 600 ventures, and their portfolio is notable for including major companies such as Google, Amazon, and Genentech, demonstrating a track record of identifying and supporting transformative businesses. KPCB has incubated companies that now employ over 250,000 people collectively, and more than 150 of their investments have gone public, reflecting a strong history of facilitating growth and providing returns to their investors.

The firm's diverse investment strategies encompass several targeted funds, including a GreenTech initiative for energy and environmentally focused ventures, the iFund for developments on Apple's mobile platform, and the sFund for social applications and services, with strategic partners like Amazon, Facebook, and Zynga.

Their minimum and maximum investment ranges are quite broad, starting at $4,300,000 and reaching up to $110,000,000. The firm’s approach is characterized by deep operational expertise, a wide network of alumni and industry contacts, and a commitment to supporting businesses through various growth stages.

By focusing on key transition points and being actively involved, KPCB aims to add more than just capital and strives to make history by fostering innovation and pushing for positive change in the world.