Night Capital

Night Capital is a venture capital firm established by Kevin Carter, focusing on early-stage investments in companies poised to disrupt large markets. The firm typically deploys capital ranging from $300,000 to $500,000, aiming to support exceptional founders from the earliest stages of their startup journeys. Night Capital's investment philosophy centers on identifying innovative businesses with significant growth potential across various sectors.

The firm was founded in 2019 by Kevin Carter, an experienced venture capitalist with a notable background in the industry. Prior to establishing Night Capital, Carter served as a General Partner at SV Angel from 2009 to 2018. His career also includes experience in the Private Equity Group at Silicon Valley Bank. Carter's expertise has been recognized through his inclusion in Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 in both 2012 and 2013, and he holds a Finance degree from Santa Clara University, where he was awarded Outstanding Student Entrepreneur.

Night Capital boasts an impressive portfolio, reflecting Kevin Carter's extensive investment history spanning over 17 years, during which he has invested in more than 1300 early-stage companies and over 30 unicorns. Key investments include prominent names such as Zip, Underdog, Kalshi, Deel, Snap, Pinterest, Airbnb, Github, Twitter, Dropbox, Coinbase, Square, Slack, Pagerduty, Amplitude, Hims, Doordash, Twilio, Opendoor, Wise, Segment, Elastic, Credit Karma, Warby Parker, Casper, Oscar, Instacart, Flexport, Gusto, Dave, Hugging Face, Farmer's Dog, and Stripe. Carter also holds board positions at Underdog and Polychrome.

Kevin Carter, the sole listed team member, brings a wealth of experience and a vast network to Night Capital. His long tenure in venture capital, coupled with his strategic board roles, provides significant value to the firm's portfolio companies. Based in Northern California, Carter's personal interests include snowboarding, biking, and surfing, reflecting a dynamic and engaged approach to both his professional and personal life.