K5 Global is a venture capital firm and incubation studio that supports founders across the business lifecycle. The firm was founded in 2018 by Michael Kives and Bryan Baum and has deployed over $1B in capital and invests across stage. 

K5 seeks to help innovative companies expand their networks and best position them to achieve their growth targets.
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In 2018, Michael Kives and Bryan Baum founded K5 Global, which seeks to deliver value to investors by bringing together leaders from entertainment, politics, sports, finance, and technology to elevate transformative ideas and innovative businesses.  

Between 2018 and 2021, Kives and Baum raised $450M, securing the participation of experienced investors, including the owners of major league NFL, MLB, and NHL teams, private equity CEOs, and C-suite executives from Google, Disney, Amazon, and Berkshire Hathaway. 

In 2021, K5 Global entered a new phase—registering as an investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission, bringing its legal and finance operations in-house, and expanding its investment strategy. K5 Global also has extensive experience as a startup incubator, having supported the launch of 10 companies to date. 

K5 Global has deployed over $1 billion to date and has made over 170 direct investments.
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