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Donavan Kealoha

Donavan Kealoha

Venture investor, founder, and nonprofit leader

donavanKealoha
Honolulu, Hawaii
Joined January 2025
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Summary

Investing and startup experience — Donavan focuses on early-stage B2B, fintech, and deep-tech startups. He co‑runs the SCV x SBI fund, sources and vets deals, and sits on several portfolio boards, using his founder/operator background to help companies grow. scv-sbi+2
Nonprofit and education — As co‑founder and leader of Purple Maiʻa, Donavan helps run a culturally grounded EdTech nonprofit that teaches tech skills, builds workforce pathways, and supports Native Hawaiian youth. purplemaia+1
Community, law, and teaching — With a J.D. and community organizing experience, Donavan teaches at UH law school and mixes civic work with private-sector governance and nonprofit leadership. hawaii+2

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Civil Beat — Author profile and contributed pieces

Contributor pieces about indigenous innovation, education, and technology in Hawaiʻi.

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Notes

SGStanley Gaudionsaid
DKDonavan Kealoha
is one of the most respected early-stage investors in their network.

Nov 13, 2025

JLJon Lowsaid
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is one of the people they most associate with successfully bridging Hawaii’s unique culture and the tech world.

Oct 29, 2025