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Karlin Ventures

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Kingmaker Tier: 64 out of 100

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Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Los Angeles, United States
Check size
Typical investments range from $250,000 to $2,000,000.Source (opens in a new tab)
Legal name
Karlin Ventures, LLC
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Record updated 30 September 2026

About

Karlin Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Los Angeles.

Investment approach

Thesis
We are value-add partners helping entrepreneurs who take contrarian approaches to create impactful solutions to big, interesting problems.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds
No
Lead policy
Prefer co-investor roles and will participate in follow-on rounds.
Reserves policy
We are long-term partners with the resources to support our portfolio companies in their subsequent funding rounds.
Eligibility
Proof-of-concept in place (post-revenue or with secured contracts). Requiring less than $5,000,000 and three years to reach break-even point.
Traction requirement
Proof-of-concept in place (post-revenue or with secured contracts).

Locations

Headquarters
Los Angeles, United States
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