KM

Kate Mitchell

Corporate director ǀ Civic leader ǀ Venture investor ǀ Advisor-mentor

San Francisco, California

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $15,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $10,000,000.00

Education

Work Experience

  • Partner & Co-Founder

    1996

    Investing in the Intelligent, Connected World.

  • Venture Capital Mentor

    2015

  • Founding Board Member

    2018

    Venture Forward is driving the human capital, culture, values & narrative of venture capital. Programming focuses on diversity, equity & inclusion; education; and research. A 501(c)(3) supporting organization to the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA).

  • Member, Board of Directors

    2010

    Board member, Chair Credit Committee; Member Nominating & Governance and Risk Committees. Proud to be associated with the bank of choice for global innovators. Even prouder to work with a team so committed to the success of their clients and the health of the communities they operate in.

  • Vice Chair (2018 - present) & Member Steering Committee since 2010

    2010

    PEWIN is the largest organization for senior women in the Private Equity industry with chapters across the U.S. and in Asia, Europe and Africa. Creator of Project Pinklight, a program to help accelerate the formation of PE & venture capital funds by women.

2016

  • Board Member

    2016

    Fortive is a global, diversified industrial growth company with a unique and powerful culture of continuous improvement & innovation. Chair of Compensation Committee & member of Audit Committee.

  • Board Member

    2016

    Building community where all can lead financially secure, safe, & fulfilling lives by: • Reducing systemic disparities • Supporting a strong & engaged community • Building a culture & practice of effective philanthropy, and • Being a trusted, collaborative partner for the individuals, non-profits & donors we support.

  • 2010-2011 Chairman & Member, Board of Directors

    2007

    Chairman, IPO Task Force & co-author of the JOBS Act (April 2012); Immigration Reform, public policy impacting the entrepreneurship & the venture ecosystem Co-Founder & Chairman NVCA Diversity Task Force December 2014 - Current

  • Board Member

    2019

    MOWSF serves San Franciscans experiencing food insecurity which significantly impacts older, low income, and minority communities – an acute issue in a city with such income disparities. We are proud to provide home-delivered meals, wellness & social services, and a friendly connection.

  • Member

    2015

    Broadway Angels is an angel investment group. We are world-class venture investors and senior executives who all happen to be women. Most investments are in information technology which we know best.