Leading Solo VC Ozi Amanat Collects $300 Million

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K2 Global, a venture capital firm founded in 2015, has successfully raised $300 million to invest in innovative tech startups, encompassing sectors like fintech and food tech. The firm has previously backed notable companies such as Oatly (NASDAQ:OTLY), Uber, and Coinbase. Led by investor Ozi Amanat, K2 Global is expanding its operations to Miami. This capital aims to support the next wave of disruptive companies while leveraging K2’s network of industry leaders for global market expansion.

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• Successfully raised $300 million to invest in tech startups.
• Backed by prominent institutional investors and family offices.
• Expanding operations to Miami, enhancing regional presence.
• Previous investments include well-known companies like Oatly (NASDAQ:OTLY), Uber, and Coinbase.

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• Backed by high-profile institutional investors and corporate partners, in addition to well-known family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
• Led by Ozi Amanat, an international investor and venture capitalist, the firm is moving into Miami.
• K2 Global investments include 18 IPOs to date and more than 50 portfolio companies such as Uber, Spotify, Airbnb, Coinbase, Warby Parker, Impossible Foods, Oatly, Allbirds, Palantir, Scopely, and Paytm.
• Over $300m raised to support the next wave of disruptive and innovative food tech, climate tech and artificial intelligence companies.

“We believe smaller, emerging VC's have a good chance of achieving outsized returns because we are outsiders, and often, so are many start-up founders.” - Ozi Amanat

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- K2 Global http://www.k2global.co, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage companies, closed $300 million of committed capital to invest in promising technology start-ups. K2 Global has backed Uber, Spotify, Airbnb, Coinbase, Warby Parker, Impossible Foods, Oatly, Allbirds, Palantir, Scopely, and Paytm.

Founded in 2015, K2 Global is one of the world’s largest solo venture capitalists. K2 will invest in fintech, food tech, consumer tech, deep tech, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Along with providing capital, the firm will support start-ups to expand globally by helping them navigate foreign markets utilizing K2’s established network of industry leaders, strategic partners, and limited partners.

“We are excited to play a substantial role in scaling up the economic growth in our focused regions,” said Ozi Amanat.“While large venture funds have raised and deployed capital at increasing higher levels of velocity K2’s relatively smaller scale and personal relationships allow us flexibility and patience to invest in special opportunities.”

About K2 Global

K2 Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. K2’s limited partners are prominent leaders in industry in Singapore, the United States, India, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia. K2’s investors have strategic holdings in real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, media, technology, textiles, plastics, food, beverage, distribution, telecom, and hospitality. K2’s limited partners include family offices, institutions, sovereign wealth funds, venture capital firms, and strategic investors across three continents.

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FAQ

What is the recent funding amount raised by K2 Global for investments?

K2 Global has raised $300 million for investments in technology startups.

Which notable companies has K2 Global invested in?

K2 Global has invested in companies such as Oatly (NASDAQ:OTLY), Uber, and Coinbase.

Who leads the venture capital firm K2 Global?

K2 Global is led by investor Ozi Amanat.

What sectors will K2 Global focus on with the new funding?

K2 Global will focus on investing in fintech, food tech, consumer tech, and artificial intelligence.