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SK Ventures
AddedFeb 11, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
SK Ventures

SK Ventures

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Early-stage venture capital firm led by Paul Kedrosky and Eric Norlin.

Location
Glen Allen, VA, US
Founded
2011
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SK Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in science-driven entrepreneurs who are deep experts in their startup's domain. Led by Paul Kedrosky and Eric Norlin, the firm focuses on providing practical guidance, valuable connections, and pathways to further funding or profitability. Their typical investments are at the seed stage, with occasional participation in Series A rounds.

Notable portfolio companies include Remitly, Wealthfront, Sphero, and Xmtp. SK Ventures emphasizes hands-on support for their portfolio companies, offering strategic advice and leveraging their network to help startups succeed. The firm's investment philosophy centers on backing founders with deep domain expertise and innovative scientific approaches to solving complex problems.

SK Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments38
Current Portfolio Count30
Total Portfolio Exits1

Top Investment Stages

Seed23 (63.9%)
Series A8 (22.2%)
Pre-Seed2 (5.6%)
Series C2 (5.6%)
Convertible Note1 (2.8%)

Stage Mix

Seed 64%Series A 22%Pre-Seed 6%Series C 6%Convertible Note 3%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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SK Ventures - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end