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Justin Kan

California Founded 2014 Website
Cheque Size$500K to $3M
Stages3
Industries20
Markets19
Stated Portfolio10
Operating Since2014 (12y)

About Justin Kan

Justin Kan is a prominent American entrepreneur and angel investor, best known for co-founding Twitch, the leading live-streaming platform for gamers, which was acquired by Amazon in 2014. He is also the founder of Goat Capital, a hybrid incubator and seed investment firm that focuses on early-stage investments in technology-driven companies. Goat Capital manages over $100 million in assets and has made investments in sectors such as digital health, e-commerce, digital entertainment, gaming, robotics, and climate change. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Kan has been actively involved in various startups and investment activities. He has personally invested in over 100 companies, including Zenefits, Ginkgo Bioworks, Cruise, and Alto Pharmacy. His investment focus spans across multiple industries, reflecting his diverse interests and expertise in the startup ecosystem. Kan's career is marked by his ability to identify and support innovative companies at their inception, leveraging his experience to guide them through early growth stages. His strategic insights and hands-on approach have contributed to the success of numerous startups, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the venture capital community.

Geographical Focus

African markets2

Other stated markets17

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceUnited Arab EmiratesMexicoSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaRussiaIsrael

Requirements

Innovative technology-driven solutions, Scalable business models, Strong founding teams with a clear vision, Potential for significant market impact, Alignment with Goat Capital's investment thesis

Stated Portfolio10

Reddit
Cruise
Ginkgo Bioworks
Scale AI
Alto Pharmacy
Rippling
Bird
Cruise Automation
SendBird
Zenefits

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TypeAngel Investor
CityCalifornia
Founded2014
Minimum Cheque$500K
Maximum Cheque$3M