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Christopher Kennamer

Christopher Kennamer

Venture Partner, Storage & Infrastructure Engineer, Army Veteran

State of Washington, United States
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Joined June 2025
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Summary

Christopher Kennamer is a venture partner at OneSixOne Ventures, focusing on pre-seed/seed stage investments in B2B Enterprise SaaS companies with a dual-use tech and AI/Cloud infrastructure focus. He actively contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem through deal sourcing, strategic introductions for portfolio companies, and fostering investor relations in the Pacific Northwest, with OneSixOne Ventures having a geographic focus in Florida, Seattle, and Cleveland. onesixone+3
Kennamer has a strong background in IT infrastructure, currently serving as a Lead Server and Storage Engineer for the State of Washington. His engineering expertise, coupled with his venture capital role, allows him to identify and evaluate innovative ideas in the tech sector, particularly in cloud and AI infrastructure. onesixone+2
A former U.S. Army member, Christopher Kennamer embodies resilience and grit. He joined the Army at 19 to escape limited opportunities in his hometown and later transitioned into IT and venture capital after an injury. This background has instilled in him a deep appreciation for founders who demonstrate similar resilience, which influences his investment philosophy at Roach Ventures (a OneSixOne Ventures initiative). roach+2
Kennamer is an active angel investor, with investments in companies like Rain AI, Cocomo AI, and PathPoint Energy LLC, demonstrating his engagement with early-stage startups and emerging technologies. theorg+1
He is a proponent of community building in the venture capital space, using events and programs as a strategy for deal flow, resource provision, and fostering sustainable growth for portfolio companies. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with mentors, partners, and mentees to expand networks. linkedin+2

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Pablo & Christopher: Building OneSixOne's AI & Cloud Venture Network

November 1, 2024

A discussion on building a national VC network, remote deal evaluation best practices, and early-stage investment trends outside Silicon Valley.

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Innovate Government Technology

A publication aimed at inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs and shedding light on the dynamic interplay between startup companies and government innovation.

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5-Minute Interview with Christopher Kennamer, OneSixOne Ventures

An interview discussing OneSixOne Ventures' investment strategy, focus on B2B Enterprise SaaS in dual-use tech and AI/Cloud infrastructure, deal sourcing through community engagement, and insights into building a resilient team.

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Notes

PCPablo Casilimassaid that if a friend was raising a pre-seed or seed round,
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would be among the first investors they'd think to introduce them to.

Aug 9, 2025

PCPablo Casilimassaid they've seen
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successfully connect others with US-based founders.

Jul 21, 2025