Brian Kang

Co-Founder & Managing Director at Nautilus Venture Partners

📍 San Jose, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 20 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2022
VC🌍 United States20+ investments
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Board Observer
Sep 2022
DataPelago is unleashing the data acceleration revolution that AI demands. Today, AIs relentless hunger for data acceleration at massive scale has created the ultimate chokepoint — without economically scaled data processing, AI innovation itself will be throttled. At DataPelago, we’re unleashing breakthrough thinking to transform data processing economics and ignite the next wave of AI-powered revolution. DataPelago Nucleus is the worlds first universal data processing engine built for accelerated computing, purpose-built to process any type of data, operate across any hardware, and support any query engine, delivering new price/performance benefits that make it viable to extract value from all the data in the world, igniting an AI-powered revolution. DataPelago is backed by Eclipse, Taiwania Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Alter Venture Partners, Nautilus Venture Partners, and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank. Learn more at datapelago.ai
Board Observer
Jan 2022
Ayar Labs is transforming AI infrastructure by accelerating data movement. Recognizing that the complexity and size of AI models are increasing at a rate that traditional interconnect technology cannot handle, the company has developed the industry’s first co-packaged optics (CPO) solution that enables customers to maximize the compute efficiency and performance of growing AI infrastructure, while reducing costs, latency and power consumption. Based on open standards and optimized for both AI training and inference, Ayar Labs’ optical I/O solution is backed by a robust ecosystem that enables it to integrate smoothly into AI systems at scale.
Board Observer
Dec 2020
Rescale’s cloud platform for modeling & simulation and applied AI accelerates product development and discovery for any organization. Enterprises use Rescale’s compute, data, and AI solutions to accelerate discovery and engineering breakthroughs. Rescale has been recognized globally as the industry leading platform providing cutting edge AI solutions, the broadest selection of over 1,000 R&D software applications, and the largest global infrastructure footprint of 100s of advanced computing architectures. Leveraged by a majority of Fortune 500 companies to accelerate time to market, Rescale has been recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor for Cloud Infrastructure, by Deloitte as a Technology Fast 500 company, and by the World Economic Forum as a Global Innovator Unicorn. We are located in San Francisco and work with users in the aerospace, automotive, energy, life sciences, construction, marine, consumer products, and manufacturing industries. For more info sales@rescale.com
Seed Investor
Apr 2020
To make AI inference commercially viable, d-Matrix has built a new computing platform from the ground up: Corsair™, the world’s most efficient compute solution for AI inference at datacenter scale. We are redefining Performance and Efficiency for AI Inference at scale.
Board Observer
2018
Volta is now JOLT. We’ve combined the best of both worlds to create the world’s most powerful data-led DOOH and EV charging network. The U.S. footprint spans 4,500+ premium digital out-of-home screens integrated with electric vehicle charging stations, strategically located where people live, move, and spend time. We help forward-thinking brands connect with high-value urban audiences through impactful creative, precise targeting, and measurable outcomes — with programmatic and direct buying options available.
Board Observer
2017
At Hiya, we are revolutionizing the voice communication experience, making it more productive and secure. Our Voice Intelligence Platform connects and protects over 500 million users worldwide, leveraging AI to deliver smarter, safer, and more productive voice interactions. Hiya supports enterprises, carriers, and OEMs in enhancing the voice experience. For enterprises, Hiya’s Branded Call helps businesses connect with their customers, placing trust back into the phone call. By displaying your company name, logo, and call reason you are improving the customer experience, providing trustworthy calls, and protecting from costly phone scam and spam calls. For carriers and OEMs, Hiya provides a secure enhanced calling experience that builds customer trust and loyalty by protecting users against spam and fraud. Enabling carriers to secure their network and grow their business through a differentiated voice proposition that improves ARPU and NPS, while reducing churn. Want to build the future of voice communications? Join our dynamic, collaborative team where you’ll be empowered to create, innovate and disrupt the voice experience. If you’re ready to make an impact and revolutionize the voice calling experience, explore our opportunities.
Board Observer
2017
Cipherome, Inc. is a unique software-based pharmacogenomics (PGx) and bioinformatics company focused on accurately predicting adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Comprised of a highly credible team with extensive experience in bioinformatics, advanced genomic sequence analysis algorithms, drug development, and clinical expertise, Cipherome has developed a Xentinel ™, a proprietary personalized drug safety and biomarker discovery platform. Our goal is to reduce the economic, emotional, and societal burden of ADRs. Please visit us at www.cipherome.com to learn more about what we do.
Board Member
2017
At Hiya, we are revolutionizing the voice communication experience, making it more productive and secure. Our Voice Intelligence Platform connects and protects over 500 million users worldwide, leveraging AI to deliver smarter, safer, and more productive voice interactions. Hiya supports enterprises, carriers, and OEMs in enhancing the voice experience. For enterprises, Hiya’s Branded Call helps businesses connect with their customers, placing trust back into the phone call. By displaying your company name, logo, and call reason you are improving the customer experience, providing trustworthy calls, and protecting from costly phone scam and spam calls. For carriers and OEMs, Hiya provides a secure enhanced calling experience that builds customer trust and loyalty by protecting users against spam and fraud. Enabling carriers to secure their network and grow their business through a differentiated voice proposition that improves ARPU and NPS, while reducing churn. Want to build the future of voice communications? Join our dynamic, collaborative team where you’ll be empowered to create, innovate and disrupt the voice experience. If you’re ready to make an impact and revolutionize the voice calling experience, explore our opportunities.
Board Member
2017
With offices in California and Korea, Point 2 Technology designs and manufactures low-power, high-speed, point-to-point interconnect and range enhancement solutions designed to meet the bandwidth requirements of cloud-based data centers at 5G infrastructure.
Board Member
2016
Edison Software is a consumer technology company creating artificial intelligence to transform the way people communicate. Edison has developed a suite of AI-based apps and services: -Edison Mail, an email app for Android and iOS devices, makes email faster, simpler and smarter. Edison Mail helps consumers better manage subscriptions, travel, expenses, and receipts. -Edison Trends, launched in July 2017, provides consumer brands and other enterprise customers unique insights on consumer purchasing trends. -Edison API is a developer tool offering unique email parsing and classification technology powered by state-of-the-art AI technology. Based in San Jose, California, Edison is backed by Mayfield and U.S. Venture Partners. For more information about Edison visit www.edison.tech. Download Edison Mail now from the App Store and Google Play! Follow us on Twitter: @Edison_Apps and @EdisonTrends Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdisonApps
Board Member
2016
AIRY3D is commercializing the world’s first passive, single sensor solution for 3D imaging that can be tailored to any camera sensor. Our Transmissive Diffraction Mask and computational imaging algorithms deliver profound savings in hardware, computation, and power usage. Coupled with the technology’s drop-in compatibility with standard camera sensors and lenses, AIRY3D can bring 3D to your existing design in a size that is unmatched by other technologies without having to redesign your hardware and all the while maintaining your original 2D image! Contact us to see how we can help you bring 3D to your customers. We Deliver Depth, Everywhere.
Board Member
Oct 2015
Skulpt's technology helps athletes become stronger and perform better. The Skulpt Scanner takes precise measurements of the user's muscle quality and body fat across 24 individual muscle groups. Based on the physiological measurements, the Skulpt App converts this data into actionable advice, providing athletes the information they need to perform better, eliminate weaknesses, and reduce the risk of injury.
Board Member
Oct 2015
Our Myolex® mission is to gain FDA-approval to assess, monitor, and display changes in skeletal muscle composition and structure to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of neuromuscular conditions. We are deeply committed to helping the dedicated clinicians, scientists, caregivers, and above all, patients who are battling these diseases every day, especially those who have a life-threating or irreversibly debilitating human disease, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Our patented electrical impedance myography (EIM) technology was originally developed by Myolex founder Dr. Seward Rutkove, the Nancy Lurie Marks Chair of the Department of Neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. To date, there are over 150 published clinical research papers about EIM, 10 issued patents and 2 that are pending, and over 10 pharmaceutical company-supported clinical studies. Myolex has worked collaboratively with clinical researchers and pharmaceutical scientists to enhance the data-gathering and data analytics capabilities for their neuromuscular trials. Myolex is now completing commercial development of a medical grade, skeletal muscle measurement device that is specifically designed to non-invasively, comprehensibly, and precisely detect, monitor, and display muscle abnormalities, to aid and support of clinicians who diagnose and treat neuromuscular disorders. The company’s first medical device commercial entry, the Myolex mScan®, is now following a clear pathway to FDA clearance.
Board Member
Aug 2015
Acquired by Microsoft and became Microsoft Research Montreal: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/lab/microsoft-research-montreal/
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Board Member
2014
Qeexo develops machine learning solutions for mobile devices, touch interfaces, and embedded systems. The company works with leading device OEMs and component manufacturers to power new and exciting user experiences on tens of millions of devices worldwide. In industries such as mobile, IoT, and automotive, there are billions of devices where computation and memory are highly constrained. Qeexo brings high-accuracy predictions to these platforms using its proprietary low-latency, low-power machine learning technologies. Spun out of Carnegie Mellon University, Qeexo is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Pittsburgh, Shanghai, and Beijing. To learn more, visit www.qeexo.com.
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2022
Board Observer
Sep 2022
DataPelago is unleashing the data acceleration revolution that AI demands. Today, AIs relentless hunger for data acceleration at massive scale has created the ultimate chokepoint — without economically scaled data processing, AI innovation itself will be throttled. At DataPelago, we’re unleashing breakthrough thinking to transform data processing economics and ignite the next wave of AI-powered revolution. DataPelago Nucleus is the worlds first universal data processing engine built for accelerated computing, purpose-built to process any type of data, operate across any hardware, and support any query engine, delivering new price/performance benefits that make it viable to extract value from all the data in the world, igniting an AI-powered revolution. DataPelago is backed by Eclipse, Taiwania Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, Alter Venture Partners, Nautilus Venture Partners, and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank. Learn more at datapelago.ai
Board Observer
Jan 2022
Ayar Labs is transforming AI infrastructure by accelerating data movement. Recognizing that the complexity and size of AI models are increasing at a rate that traditional interconnect technology cannot handle, the company has developed the industry’s first co-packaged optics (CPO) solution that enables customers to maximize the compute efficiency and performance of growing AI infrastructure, while reducing costs, latency and power consumption. Based on open standards and optimized for both AI training and inference, Ayar Labs’ optical I/O solution is backed by a robust ecosystem that enables it to integrate smoothly into AI systems at scale.
2021
Board Observer
Feb 2021
Moving the world better – that’s the backbone of everything we do. At Ridecell, we pride ourselves on helping the largest fleets in the world digitally transform their business operations to achieve their goals, no matter how big or adventurous. Our fleet automation and mobility platform modernizes and monetizes fleets by combining real-time data insights with digital vehicle control that turns manual processes into automated workflows. Imagining a world where fleets fix and run themselves is no longer a concept – it’s a reality. The results? Unmatched efficiency, unparalleled control, and complete transparency for shared services, motorpool, rental and logistic fleets who rely on vehicles and drivers to move their business forward. Today, Ridecell powers some of the most successful fleets across Europe and North America including Gig Car Share from AAA, Arval and KINTO Share by Toyota Sweden. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices in Madrid, Paris, Berlin and Pune, India, Ridecell builds the technologies and solutions that unlock the full power of fleets. To learn more about our suite of solutions, visit https://ridecell.com/.
2020
Board Observer
Dec 2020
Rescale’s cloud platform for modeling & simulation and applied AI accelerates product development and discovery for any organization. Enterprises use Rescale’s compute, data, and AI solutions to accelerate discovery and engineering breakthroughs. Rescale has been recognized globally as the industry leading platform providing cutting edge AI solutions, the broadest selection of over 1,000 R&D software applications, and the largest global infrastructure footprint of 100s of advanced computing architectures. Leveraged by a majority of Fortune 500 companies to accelerate time to market, Rescale has been recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor for Cloud Infrastructure, by Deloitte as a Technology Fast 500 company, and by the World Economic Forum as a Global Innovator Unicorn. We are located in San Francisco and work with users in the aerospace, automotive, energy, life sciences, construction, marine, consumer products, and manufacturing industries. For more info sales@rescale.com
Seed Investor
Apr 2020
To make AI inference commercially viable, d-Matrix has built a new computing platform from the ground up: Corsair™, the world’s most efficient compute solution for AI inference at datacenter scale. We are redefining Performance and Efficiency for AI Inference at scale.
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