About Kirenaga Partners
Kirenaga Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. It is primarily based out of Cocoa Beach, United States. As of Jan 2022, Kirenaga Partners has invested in 22 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Food and Agriculture Tech to Enterprise Applications and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Censys Technologies Overall, Kirenaga Partners portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 4 acquisitions including key companies like AdvisorEngine, Plenty and Synergy HomeCare. A lot of funds co-invest with Kirenaga Partners, with names like Hal Lambert sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.Key Metrics
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Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 1 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Kirenaga Partners' List of Top Investments
Kirenaga Partners has a portfolio of 22 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Clearview AI and Plenty.Their portfolio spans across United States, India and Israel. They have invested in Food and Agriculture Tech, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and 19 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Kirenaga Partners:Wealth management software platform empowering financial advisors with technology and services. The company provides a comprehensive technology stack designed to help financial advisors grow, deliver, and scale their businesses. The platform includes CRM, portfolio management, goals-based planning, data consolidation, rebalancing, performance reporting, fee billing, digital onboarding, a client portal, and business intelligence tools. It offers solutions for streamlining client experiences, building personalized portfolios, and improving operational efficiency. The company aims to create the future of financial advice through technology that is personal, scientific, and beautiful. They offer training, support, investment services, and actionable content to help advisors succeed. The platform is a SaaS solution that leverages data science, design, and enterprise technology to enhance advisor-client relationships and investment strategies.
Key facts about AdvisorEngine
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $60.1M
- Employee Count: 71 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: WisdomTree and Kirenaga Partners
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 09, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. Clearview AI
Developer of facial recognition technology for investigations and public safety. The technology aids in identifying suspects and cross-referencing databases. It assists public defenders and bolsters security by identifying threats. The company offers resources such as case studies and articles.
Key facts about Clearview AI
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $38.6M
- Employee Count: 42 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Flexcap Ventures Management, Kirenaga Partners and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 21, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Plenty
Revolutionizing agriculture with indoor vertical farms for sustainable, pesticide-free produce. This company reimagines farming through innovative indoor vertical farms, producing cleaner, fresher food while minimizing environmental impact. They grow a variety of crops, including leafy greens and berries, using less land and water than conventional farming methods. Their controlled environment eliminates the need for pesticides, ensuring pesticide-residue-free produce. They leverage technology, data farming, and world-class research to optimize growing conditions and expand their operations. This company is committed to building a more secure and sustainable food supply for the future. They are focused on social impact, sustainability, and food security.
Key facts about Plenty
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $944M
- Employee Count: 229 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, SoftBank Vision Fund and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 25, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. StemRad
Developer of selective radiation protection apparel and shielding technology. This technology focuses on shielding critical organs, offering life-saving protection while maintaining mobility. The solution addresses the limitations of traditional whole-body shielding, which is impractically heavy and offers limited protection against penetrating radiation. The company's products are designed for various applications, including medical, military, and space exploration. The technology utilizes materials and designs to effectively reduce radiation exposure to the bone marrow and other sensitive organs.
Key facts about StemRad
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $6M
- Employee Count: 12 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Florida-Israel Business Accelerator, Kirenaga Partners and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 04, 2017, $*****
Manufacturer of UAVs for commercial and government purposes. The product line includes BVLOS and VLOS drones. It is equipped with Parrot Sequoia and ADS-B allowing the operator to see the UAVs position in real-time during the flight. Applications are in the areas of agriculture surveying, search and rescue, pipeline monitoring, emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and disaster relief. Its features include a gimbal-mounted camera, collision avoidance sensors, parachute landing system. Applications are in the areas of surveying, rescue, large agriculture plots, and powerline surveying. Aeroscout is a mapping drone ideal for precision agriculture and thermal inspection of energy infrastructure.
Key facts about Censys Technologies
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Daytona Beach (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $10.8M
- Employee Count: 50 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Collective Capital, Kirenaga Partners and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 30, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Kirenaga Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Kirenaga Partners has invested in 22 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Space Perspective and most recent follow-on round was in Censys Technologies.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2021 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Kirenaga Partners' Investments by Stage
Kirenaga Partners has made 4 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.83M, 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $40M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $30M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 4 |
Series A | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kirenaga Partners' Investments by Sector
Kirenaga Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 12 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 11 Tech companies, 7 Tech hardware companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 2 |
High Tech | 2 |
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
Environment | 1 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kirenaga Partners' Investments by Geography
Kirenaga Partners has made most investments in United States (6).Kirenaga Partners' recent investments
Kirenaga Partners has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Kirenaga Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jan 12, 2022 | United States | Series A | 8236 | ||
Nov 02, 2021 | United States | Series B | 7569 | ||
Oct 14, 2021 | United States | Series A | 6570 | [+8] | |
Jul 21, 2021 | United States | Series B | 4470 | [+1] | |
Jul 27, 2020 | United States | Seed | 5166 | - |
Unicorns in Kirenaga Partners' Portfolio
Kirenaga Partners has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Plenty. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Plenty which became a unicorn in 2019, 2 years after Kirenaga Partners first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Kirenaga Partners' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50 | Revolutionizing agriculture with indoor vertical farms for sustainable, pesticide-free produce | 2014 | San Francisco | Series E | ylsijll |
Acquired companies in Kirenaga Partners' Portfolio
4 companies from Kirenaga Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Infiniti Medical in Mar 2025 by creative for $*****.Here are Kirenaga Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 03, 2025 | - | - | 1499 | |
Jan 21, 2025 | - | - | 2301 | |
May 06, 2020 | - | - | 6142 | |
Aug 26, 2019 | - | - | 6287 |
Co-investors of Kirenaga Partners
Over the past 10 years, 37 investors have co-invested in Kirenaga Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Kirenaga Partners: Peter Thiel, Naval Ravikant and 1 other have invested in rounds before Kirenaga Partners. There is 1 company where Peter Thiel has invested before Kirenaga Partners and 1 company where Naval Ravikant has invested before Kirenaga Partners.
- Top Co-investors of Kirenaga Partners: 17 investors entered a company along with Kirenaga Partners. These include investors like Hal Lambert (1 company).
- Invested after Kirenaga Partners: A total of 17 investors have invested in Kirenaga Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Waterfund (1 company), SoftBank Vision Fund (1 company) and Louis Bacon (1 company).
Recent News related to Kirenaga Partners
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Censys Technologies Raises More Than $8 Million in Series A Funding RoundCsengineermag•Jul 13, 2022•Censys Technologies, Kirenaga Partners, Collective Capital
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Daytona Beach’s Censys Technologies to triple workforce after Series A roundThe Business Journals•Jul 06, 2022•Censys Technologies, Kirenaga Partners, CocoaBeach.com
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Space tourism startup Space Perspective raises $17M in additional funding to take space explorers to space aboard Spaceship NeptuneTechStartups.com•May 19, 2022•Space Perspective, Virgin Galactic, SVB, Trinity Capital and 9 others
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Violet Defense Group Completes New Series B Funding for International Growth and Business Line ExpansionGlobeNewswire•Nov 02, 2021•Violet, Kirenaga Partners, Katalyst Securities
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Space Perspective raises $40M for balloons that can take people into spaceLaptopsmagazine•Oct 15, 2021•Space Perspective, Prime Movers Lab, LightShed Ventures, Explorer 1 and 6 others
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Censys Technologies Closes Kirenaga-Led $2 Million Seed FundingNewswire•Aug 14, 2020•Censys Technologies, Kirenaga Partners
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Violet Defense Group Raises $2 Million for Expansion of Its Germ-Killing and Ag Light BusinessesNewswire•Nov 05, 2019•Violet Defense, Kirenaga Partners, Violet Gro
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ecoSPEARS Completes $2 Million Seed Round With Local Investments From Kirenaga Partners and the EIA Social Enterprise FundPR Newswire•Feb 12, 2019•ecoSPEARS, Kirenaga Partners, Cflsea
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Violet Defense Group Raises Over $1.8 Million to Ramp Up Commercialization of its Germ-Killing and Ag Light BusinessesGlobeNewswire•Jun 07, 2018•Violet Defense, Kirenaga Partners
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Plenty Acquires Bright Agrotech to Globally Scale Impact of Local Farmers | Business WireBusiness Wire•Jun 13, 2017•Plenty, Bright Agrotech, DCM Ventures, Finistere Ventures and 5 others
