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Kleiner Perkins

Tier 1 VC · Seed · Series A · Growth
B-

Good (B-) — Capital Conduct Grade

Kleiner Perkins is one of the longest-tenured Bay Area VCs. Material brand-position erosion 2010-2020 (Ellen Pao lawsuit, multiple partner departures). 2018+ rebuilding under Mamoon Hamid. Strong recent track record; multi-decade founder continuity restored.

75
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Term Sheet Honesty
B
Founder-Friendliness
B-
Follow-On Discipline
B
Exit Support
B
Network Quality
B
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 1972
  • Google, Amazon early investor
  • Ellen Pao lawsuit + reputation impact 2012-2015
  • Mamoon Hamid leadership 2018+

/ Best for

Series A founders seeking partner with multi-decade category history; verify current Kleiner partner's recent track record.

/ Watch out for

Multi-year brand-rebuild has produced operational continuity questions. Verify your specific partner's tenure.