Kavan Canekeratne
Partner at Draper Dragon
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2022 - Current
Early-stage VC fund focused on the Blockchain/Web3 space
Board Observer
2023
Real Estate Investing. Wall Street Founders. Vetted Properties. Appreciation. Monthly Income. Tax Benefits. No Bul$*#!
Raised $4,200,000.00 from Draper Associates, InterVest Co., Rosa Rios, Draper B1, Draper Dragon, AY Ventures and Blizzard Fund.
Board Observer
2022
Associate
2020 - 2022
Dolby Family Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund. The fund formalizes the Dolby family’s ongoing, multi-generational commitment to Ray Dolby’s legacy of discovering and supporting visionary entrepreneurs. Dolby Family Ventures focuses on Seed and Series A investments in several primary sectors including Digital Media, Aerospace, Connected Devices, IT Software and Infrastructure, and Healthcare. We typically make 10-12 investments per year, with total capital at risk of approximately $2-5 million per company. The fund is not affiliated with Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Dolby Family Ventures is an early stage venture firm focused on building great technology companies.
Investment Banking Analyst
2019 - 2020
Technology Coverage Team
J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation provides commodity risk management solutions in both the physical .
Associate
2018 - 2019
Private Wealth Management Intern
2018 - 2018
Investment Strategies within the Private Banking and Investment Group
The Rand Group is a San Francisco-based wealth management team led by Managing Director Daniella Rand.
Research Intern
2017 - 2017
Summer Intern
2016 - 2016
Perceptive Advisors is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor that finances the public equity markets across the globe.