About Kivu Ventures
Kivu Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. It is primarily based out of San Francisco, United States. As of Jan 2026, Kivu Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 4 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to High Tech and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series C round of Mytra Overall, Kivu Ventures portfolio has seen 2 unicorns, namely Whoop and Mytra. A lot of funds co-invest with Kivu Ventures, with names like Avenir Growth Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Kivu Ventures has team of 6 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Kivu Ventures' List of All Investments
Kivu Ventures has a portfolio of 4 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investmentis in HOPPRTheir portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in Consumer, High Tech, Retail and 4 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 1 more. Here is the list of all investments by Kivu Ventures:1. Whoop
Provider of wearable trackers to monitor fitness data. The devices track sleep patterns, strain levels, recovery metrics, and stress indicators. The data collected helps users make informed decisions regarding their fitness, health, and lifestyle choices. The fitness trackers offer insights into sleep optimization, activity tracking, and personalized guidance based on individual cycles.
Key facts about Whoop
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $979M
- Employee Count: 1,481 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Trinity Capital, Mubadala and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Mar 31, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Mytra
Developer of warehouse automation systems using bots, software, and cells. The company provides systems for moving and storing materials in industrial settings. Its software uses machine learning to adapt to workflows. The system offers features such as pallet picking, case picking, dock buffering, and cross-docking. It enables operation around the perimeter and builds tunnels for traffic.
Key facts about Mytra
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Brisbane (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $198M
- Employee Count: 184 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Greenoaks, Summit Partners and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 15, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Plenful
AI-based clinical workflow automation platform for healthcare professionals. The company has developed software that enables users to manage administrative tasks. It has features for workflow automation, communication, revenue management, and more.
Key facts about Plenful
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $76M
- Employee Count: 108 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Waterline Ventures, TQ Ventures and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 30, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. HOPPR
HOPPR provides software for the training of healthcare professionals. It allows institutions and researchers to train AI/ML models. It allows users to take data and do searches, and analyze internal practices.
Key facts about HOPPR
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Chicago (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $31.5M
- Employee Count: 61 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Greycroft, PSG and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Kivu Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Jan 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Mytra.Kivu Ventures' Investments by Stage
Kivu Ventures has made 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $31.5M, 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $50M and 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $120M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Series C | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kivu Ventures' Investments by Sector
Kivu Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications, Enterprise Applications, HealthTech, Consumer and Industrial Goods and Manufacturing. Notably, it has invested in 4 Software companies, 4 Tech companies, 3 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 2 companies focusing on AI-Native.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Artificial Intelligence - Industry Applications | 2 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
HealthTech | 2 |
Consumer | 1 |
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kivu Ventures' Investments by Geography
Kivu Ventures has made most investments in United States (3).Kivu Ventures' recent investments
Kivu Ventures has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Mytra.Here are the most recent investments by Kivu Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 15, 2026 | United States | Series C | 3878 | ||
Jun 17, 2025 | United States | Series A | 8177 | [+4] | |
Apr 30, 2025 | United States | Series B | 8020 | [+5] |
Unicorns in Kivu Ventures' Portfolio
Kivu Ventures has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Mytra and Whoop. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Mytra. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Kivu Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 | Developer of warehouse automation systems using bots, software, and cells | 2022 | Brisbane | Series C | {x{qbch | ||
78 | Provider of wearable trackers to monitor fitness data | 2012 | Boston | Series G | remsxdv |
Team profile of Kivu Ventures
Kivu Ventures has a team of 6 members including 1 Partner, 3 Venture Partners and 1 Principal located in United States. Kivu Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Kivu Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Venture Partner | - | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Palo Alto | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Santa Monica | - | ||
Principal | San Francisco | - | - |
Co-investors of Kivu Ventures
Over the past year, 25 investors have co-invested in Kivu Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Kivu Ventures: Eclipse, Greenoaks and 7 others have invested in rounds before Kivu Ventures. There is 1 company where Eclipse has invested before Kivu Ventures and 1 company where Greenoaks has invested before Kivu Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Kivu Ventures: 16 investors entered a company along with Kivu Ventures. These include investors like Avenir Growth Capital (1 company).
Recent News related to Kivu Ventures
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Mytra Secures $120 Million Series C to Expand Supply Chain Operating SystemPulse 2.0•Jan 15, 2026•Kivu Ventures, Mytra, Avenir Growth Capital, Liquid 2 Ventures and 9 others
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HOPPR Secures $31.5M Series A to Scale AI Infrastructure for Medical Imagingintelligence360•Jun 30, 2025•HOPPR, Kivu Ventures, Greycroft, PSG and 3 others
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HOPPR Raises $31.5M to Expand its AI Medical Imaging PlatformHIT Consultant•Jun 17, 2025•HOPPR, Kivu Ventures, Greycroft, PSG and 2 others
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Generative AI Studio Promise Secures Funding from Google and OthersDnyuz•May 20, 2025•Promise, Crossbeam, Offline Ventures, Kivu Ventures and 1 other
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Plenful Raises $50 Million Series Billion to Expand AI-Powered Healthcare Automation Platform
AiThority•Apr 30, 2025•Plenful, Notable Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, TQ Ventures and 2 others
