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Kern Venture Group

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

  • Generalist (firms only)
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Global
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Bakersfield, California, United States
Founded
2018
Legal name
Kern Venture Group, LLC
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

At Kern Venture Group, we believe a successful fund is comprised of companies with exceptional founders driven by transformational ideas. Headquartered in the resource-rich Central Valley of California, KVG leverages the strengths of our area to provide capital, a diverse network, and experience to our portfolio companies. Together, we can support growing industries while bridging gaps through innovation.

Investment approach

Thesis
Founded in 2018, KVG is industry agnostic, driven by the belief that great companies can be found in all industries. Investments for KVG occur in the early stage of a startup's development up to Series B. We make a point to invest in startups that positively impact our community and the surrounding area.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
Launching a business is challenging. This is why KVG seeks exceptional founders with the drive to transform visionary ideas into successful businesses that make a positive impact in the world.
Investing status notes
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Locations

Headquarters
Bakersfield, CA, United States
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