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Kevin Jiang

General Partner at Mangusta Capital

San Francisco, California

Overview 

Kevin Jiang is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Mangusta Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in Consumer and Vertical AI investments, with prior experience as part of the founding team at SoftBank Vision Fund. He has a strong background in growth investing and fundraising, with notable roles at ShipBob and Flexport as a board member and investor. Jiang's career highlights include founding Mangusta Capital and being part of the founding team at SoftBank Vision Fund, showcasing his expertise in venture capital and investment management across various industries.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder and General Partner

    2024 - Current

    Mangusta Capital is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in artificial intelligence and consumer disruption, with a mission to support and accelerate innovative businesses shaping the future. The firm plans to invest $150 million over the next five years in leading AI and consumer ventures globally. Our portfolio includes investments in Elon Musk's xAI, Tony Robbins' Lifeforce, and sponsorship of the world’s first all-electric raceboat league alongside Will Smith, emphasizing our commitment to transformative technologies and sustainable practices.

  • Investor

    2024

XAI is an AI company that develops a platform to accelerate human scientific discovery.

Raised $12,384,679,312.00 from Valor Equity Partners, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Qatar Investment Authority and CoreNest Capital.

  • Investor

    2024

Wiz is a cybersecurity company developing a cloud security platform to help businesses secure their infrastructure.

Raised $2,000,000,000.00 from SoftBank Vision Fund.

  • Board Member and Investor

    2020

  • Board Member and Investor

    2018

Flexport is a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform using modern software to fix the user experience in global trade.

Raised $2,699,000,000.00 from Shopify.

  • Founding Team @ SoftBank Vision Fund

    2016 - 2024

  • Long/Short Equity Hedge Fund

    2020 - 2021

  • Private Equity

    2015 - 2016

Apollo is an asset management firm that focuses on the private investment-grade and fixed-income markets.

Raised $5,587,507,641.00 from BNP Paribas, Barclays and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.

  • Investment Banking

    2013 - 2015

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

  • Venture Capital

    2011 - 2013

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