George Kenney, Shepherd Ventures

George Kenney is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Shepherd Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About George Kenney

George Kenney is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Shepherd Ventures, a San Diego-based venture capital firm established in 2001. He co-founded Shepherd Ventures III, a fund targeting technology and med-tech companies with trustworthy management teams that build competitive moats using artificial intelligence. The firm invests in both first-stage and later-stage growth companies across information technology and life sciences sectors. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly documented, Kenney emphasizes creating investment urgency through FOMO and helping founders “sell trust” to mitigate investor fear. Notable portfolio details are not explicitly named in available sources, though the firm’s focus includes AI-driven tech and med-tech ventures. Kenney’s distinctive point of view centers on emotional risk mitigation over logical arguments, advocating that trust is the primary tool to overcome investor fear during uncertain periods like the COVID era. He shares these insights through interviews and maintains a public presence via startupfunding.capital and his email george@shepherdventures.com.

George Kenney at a glance

Role
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Organization
Shepherd Ventures
Location
San Diego, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, Seed Round

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George Kenney is based in San Diego, CA.

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