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kevinrose.com

Investments

26

Portfolio Exits

13

About Kevin Rose

Kevin Rose is an angel investor who generally invests 25-50K in young, emerging companies with a focus on investing in early stage consumer internet startups. Rose aims to assist portfolio companies through efforts and expertise focused on product feature design, user interaction, product development, strategy, and business development. Kevin Rose is the founder of Digg and WeFollow.

Headquarters Location

San Francisco, California,

United States

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A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More (#622) – The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss | Free Podcast Summary

Aug 23, 2023

Search Home A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More (#622) – The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss | Free Podcast Summary Podcast Summaries A Rare In-Person Random Show with Kevin Rose — VR Workouts, I Bonds, Excellent Movies, Recent Books, Lessons from Amy Tan, How to Shape Your Mind, and More (#622) – The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss | Free Podcast Summary The Tim Ferriss Show – Kevin Rose: VR Workouts Classic stories such as “Spirited Away”, “A Wizard of Earthsea”, “Airplane” and “The Lord of the Rings” have valuable lessons to teach us and are worth re-watching or re-reading. What makes you special Taking into account the available information and personal circumstances can help you make the best decisions for yourself and your family. No matter the age or background, good friends can find ways to connect and celebrate each other’s success. Recognize what makes you unique and focus on what you are good at rather than trying to imitate someone else’s success. Ask questions that are relevant and consider the environment to create an open conversation. Taking time to research Take the time to research and find a place that best fits one’s needs for a sense of peace and calm. Being mindful of our inputs is essential for making positive changes and exploring consciousness. Take small steps and practice patience to reach a higher state of awareness; effects will take time to manifest. Stay open-minded and try new things to gain a more meaningful experience. Health, mindset and finance Taking the time to explore old hobbies and interests can reveal valuable hacks and ideas, while also helping to appreciate different perspectives. US Government Bonds, known as I Bonds, provide a guaranteed interest rate of 9.62% and can be used to save for the future with as little as $100. Taking criticism on board can help you learn and grow, allowing you to make changes to improve your life. Regular health scans and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are important for early detection of diseases and prevention of serious health problems. Regular check-ups and proactive health care are essential for life-saving early detection of potential issues. Life is precious Life is precious and demands to be appreciated while we make the most of it without taking it too seriously. Assess individual needs and consider both effectiveness and possible side effects to make informed decisions. Psychedelics have been shown to be effective in treating depression, PTSD, and other mental health issues, and the knowledge gained from them will help develop new treatment paradigms in the future. The art of conducting meaningful interviews Having meaningful conversations is important when conducting interviews. It’s important to understand the context and the questions you are asking. It’s also important not to ask questions that will lead to canned responses that don’t provide much value. Additionally, it’s important to ask questions that will remain relevant over time and that don’t just focus on the topic of the day. Making the most of our precious time We all have a limited amount of time on this earth, and it is essential to make the most of it. Everyone deals with this realization differently, but seeing someone respond to the challenge of a terminal illness with determination and courage can be incredibly inspiring. It is important to remember that life is precious and to make the most of it while not taking it too seriously.

Kevin Rose Investments

26 Investments

Kevin Rose has made 26 investments. Their latest investment was in Endel as part of their Series A on September 9, 2020.

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Kevin Rose Investments Activity

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Date

Round

Company

Amount

New?

Co-Investors

Sources

9/23/2020

Series A

Endel

$5M

Yes

3

8/2/2019

Seed VC

Magic Spoon

$5.5M

Yes

14

5/20/2015

Series A

Algolia

$18.3M

Yes

13

4/2/2014

Series E

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$99M

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10

10/18/2012

Seed

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$99M

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0

Date

9/23/2020

8/2/2019

5/20/2015

4/2/2014

10/18/2012

Round

Series A

Seed VC

Series A

Series E

Seed

Company

Endel

Magic Spoon

Algolia

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Amount

$5M

$5.5M

$18.3M

$99M

$99M

New?

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Co-Investors

Sources

3

14

13

10

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Kevin Rose Portfolio Exits

13 Portfolio Exits

Kevin Rose has 13 portfolio exits. Their latest portfolio exit was Block on November 19, 2015.

Date

Exit

Companies

Valuation
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Acquirer

Sources

11/19/2015

IPO

$99M

Public

2

10/20/2015

Acquired

$99M

1

8/17/2015

Acquired

$99M

1

5/29/2015

Acquired

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$99M

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10

3/3/2015

Acquired

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$99M

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10

Date

11/19/2015

10/20/2015

8/17/2015

5/29/2015

3/3/2015

Exit

IPO

Acquired

Acquired

Acquired

Acquired

Companies

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Valuation

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

$99M

Acquirer

Public

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Sources

2

1

1

10

10

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