Kristin McDonnell, Menlo Group

Kristin McDonnell is the Managing Partner and Founder of Menlo Group. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Kristin McDonnell

Kristin McDonnell is the Managing Partner and Founder of Menlo Group, a Silicon Valley venture firm where she leverages extensive entrepreneurial experience in software, mobile, and digital companies to invest in pre-IPO tech companies. Her investment thesis targets pre-IPO technology firms, with a portfolio spanning sectors including cybersecurity, automation, fintech, and developer infrastructure. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, her firm has backed notable companies such as Mysten Labs, Automation Anywhere, Rubrik, SoFi, Affirm, UiPath, Robinhood, and Carta. Among these portfolio companies, UiPath, Robinhood, and Carta stand out as high-profile examples of her focus on transformative tech ventures. McDonnell also serves as a University Trustee and Board Member, reflecting her broader engagement in the tech ecosystem beyond investing. No distinctive public writing or unique point of view is explicitly documented in the available sources beyond her role as a tech investor and founder.

Kristin McDonnell at a glance

Role
Managing Partner and Founder
Organization
Menlo Group
Location
Menlo Park, California, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
SaaS

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Kristin McDonnell at Menlo Group (Menlo Park, California, United States) — sector focus: SaaS.
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Where is Kristin McDonnell based?
Kristin McDonnell is based in Menlo Park, California, United States.

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