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Firsthand Capital

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 80 out of 100

Also known as Firsthand Capital Management, Inc.

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Investor type
VC
Headquarters
San Jose, CA, United States
Legal name
Firsthand Capital Management, Inc.
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Record updated 27 September 2026

About

Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. provides investment management services to us. Firsthand is led by Kevin Landis, a seasoned technology and cleantech investor with more than 25 years of experience in technology and investment management. Firsthand's team has been responsible for over $300 million of investments in more than 40 private companies since 1998.

Investment approach

Thesis
We believe the secret to successful technology investing lies in understanding the industry from the inside.Source (opens in a new tab)

Locations

Headquarters
San Jose, CA, United States
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