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Kevin Kwok

Kevin Kwok

Venture Capital Partner, Writer, and Tech Analyst

San Francisco, California
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Joined January 2025
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Summary

Kevin Kwok is a prominent venture capitalist currently serving as a Partner at Sutter Hill Ventures since 2024. In this role, he focuses on company building with entrepreneurs, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech investment landscape. thenetwork+1
Prior to Sutter Hill Ventures, Kevin was an Investor at Greylock Partners from 2013 to 2018, where he specialized in consumer investing, covering marketplaces, productivity & collaboration tools, and crypto. He was deeply involved in all stages of the investment process, from identifying opportunities to conducting due diligence and supporting portfolio companies. greylock+2
Kevin is also a prolific writer and thought leader, actively sharing his insights on venture capital, technology trends, and deal structures through his personal blog, Kwokchain. His notable writings include analyses of 'HALO deals' in AI, 'The Mike Speiser Incubation Playbook', and 'Why Figma Wins'. He engaged in writing, advising, and teaching activities under the Kwokchain brand from 2018 to 2024. kwokchain+2
His foundational experience in venture capital includes roles as a Venture Analyst at IA Ventures, where he conducted company due diligence, and an internship at Yipit, contributing to sales and data pipeline management. This early exposure provided a strong analytical and practical base for his subsequent investment career. greylock+2
Kevin holds a degree in Applied Mathematics from Yale University, graduating around 2013, which underpins his analytical approach to investment and market analysis. He also attended Hunter College High School. greylock+2

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Writing

The Mike Speiser Incubation Playbook

September 22, 2020

A blog post detailing the incubation strategies employed by Mike Speiser, a venture capitalist at Sutter Hill Ventures, and their effectiveness in company building, particularly as evidenced by companies like Snowflake.

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Why Figma Wins

June 19, 2020

An essay analyzing the key factors behind Figma's success, focusing on its product thinking, execution, and the sequencing of growth loops that allowed it to dominate the design software market.

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Notes on the recent trend of “Hire and License Out” deals in AI

An analysis of 'HALO' deals (Hire and License Out), a new deal structure in AI, where core teams are hired and IP is licensed, serving as an alternative to traditional acquisitions. It discusses their mechanics, legal implications, and industry impact, especially in the context of talent acquisition in AI.

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