VC firm

Frederic Kerrest

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 91 out of 100

AI models & AI infrastructure
Cloud & networking
Cybersecurity
Data & analytics
Developer tools
HR & future of work
Legal, compliance & govtech
Productivity & collaboration
Sales & marketing tech
Vertical software
VC
B2B

Investor type: VC
Founded: 2017

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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

515 Ventures was founded in 2017 by Frederic Kerrest, Vice Chairman & Co-Founder at Okta, Managing Partner & Founder at Windproof Partners, and author of Zero to IPO.

Investment approach

Thesis: 515 Ventures was built to mentor and support the next generation of hard-working, visionary entrepreneurs by offering operating advice alongside investment capital.Source (opens in a new tab)

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