Kiva Dickinson
Founder at Selva Ventures LLC
Profile
As Managing Partner Kiva leads all deal sourcing and execution efforts for Selva Ventures, and works closely with portfolio brands.
Prior to founding Selva Ventures Kiva was a Partner at CircleUp, where he joined during the launch of the Company’s first discretionary equity fund CircleUp Growth Partners.
While at CircleUp Kiva led Series B investments in Nutpods and Liquid I.V., working closely with both companies following investment.
Prior to CircleUp, Kiva was a private equity investor in San Francisco at TPG Capital.
There, he focused on a combination of consumer and digital media companies.
Kiva was involved in TPG’s Series B investments in Lynda.com (subsequently acquired by LinkedIn) and Ipsy.
Prior to TPG, Kiva began his career in Los Angeles at Barclays in consumer-focused investment banking.
Kiva Dickinson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Selva Ventures LLC
 Selva Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Selva Ventures LLC (Selva Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Kiva Dickinson, John Bitove, Kerry Vickar and David Littman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 01/07/2019 |
Forward Food, Inc.
 Forward Food, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Forward Food, Inc. produces non-alcoholic wines using the best alcohol-removed wine. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company's product line includes non-alcoholic Sparkling rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and more. The company encourages customers to join the dry month challenge, which involves going booze-free for 30 days to reassess their relationship with alcohol and take control over when and how they drink in the future. The company was founded by Ryan Hanson and Justin Mares, with Ryan Hanson serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2021 |
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc.
 Foxtrot Ventures, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Foxtrot Ventures, Inc. provides a mobile application that enables users to shop various collections of drinks, eats, and everyday essentials. Its application enables users to shop for wine, liquors, beer, fresh foods, sweets, ice creams, sundries, cheese, paper towels, and other essentials. The company was founded by Michael LaVitola, Brian Jaffee and Taylor Bloom in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/10/2020 |
Former positions of Kiva Dickinson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
CircleUp Advisors LLC
 CircleUp Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance CircleUp Advisors LLC (CircleUp Advisors) is a venture capital subsidiary of Brightflow AI. Inc founded in 2011 by Ryan Caldbeck and Rory Eakin. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/06/2019 |
Tarrant Capital IP LLC
 Tarrant Capital IP LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tarrant Capital IP LLC operates as a venture capital firm. It serves the consumer, retail, technology, internet, healthcare, energy, cleantech, digital media, real estate, renewables and transportation industries. The company was founded by David Bonderman and Jim Coulter in 1992 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2017 |
Minds Matter, Inc.
 Minds Matter, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minds Matter, Inc. empowers high school students from low-income families to achieve college readiness and success. It provides students with mentoring and academic program which help them to get 100% college admissions. The company was founded by Leanne Huebner in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | President | 01/06/2017 |
Training of Kiva Dickinson
| Richard Ivey School of Business | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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CircleUp Advisors LLC
CircleUp Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance CircleUp Advisors LLC (CircleUp Advisors) is a venture capital subsidiary of Brightflow AI. Inc founded in 2011 by Ryan Caldbeck and Rory Eakin. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Tarrant Capital IP LLC
Tarrant Capital IP LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tarrant Capital IP LLC operates as a venture capital firm. It serves the consumer, retail, technology, internet, healthcare, energy, cleantech, digital media, real estate, renewables and transportation industries. The company was founded by David Bonderman and Jim Coulter in 1992 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc.
Foxtrot Ventures, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Foxtrot Ventures, Inc. provides a mobile application that enables users to shop various collections of drinks, eats, and everyday essentials. Its application enables users to shop for wine, liquors, beer, fresh foods, sweets, ice creams, sundries, cheese, paper towels, and other essentials. The company was founded by Michael LaVitola, Brian Jaffee and Taylor Bloom in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Transportation |
Selva Ventures LLC
Selva Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Selva Ventures LLC (Selva Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Kiva Dickinson, John Bitove, Kerry Vickar and David Littman. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Forward Food, Inc.
Forward Food, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Forward Food, Inc. produces non-alcoholic wines using the best alcohol-removed wine. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company's product line includes non-alcoholic Sparkling rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and more. The company encourages customers to join the dry month challenge, which involves going booze-free for 30 days to reassess their relationship with alcohol and take control over when and how they drink in the future. The company was founded by Ryan Hanson and Justin Mares, with Ryan Hanson serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Retail Trade |
Minds Matter, Inc.
Minds Matter, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minds Matter, Inc. empowers high school students from low-income families to achieve college readiness and success. It provides students with mentoring and academic program which help them to get 100% college admissions. The company was founded by Leanne Huebner in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
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