Edward Kim

We are investor operators who make it possible for owners/CEOs of closely-held businesses to secure a liquidity event, to preserve the legacy they have built, to close a succession gap. For minority-led business, we also ensure the retention of an organizations minority business enterprise (MBE) status post-exit. MBI Equitys significant executive experience as global leaders, skilled operators, builders of culture and growers of businesses, coupled to an extensive network of capital partners, uniquely enable senior leadership succession gap closure, MBE status continuity, and exit event - while honoring an organizations legacy and amplifying its ongoing impact.

For decades, Utron Kinetics has enabled clients to have reached outer space and explored the depth of earthly terrain - and nearly everywhere in between. As experts in solving some of the worlds toughest material science and component performance challenges in ultra-harsh environments, Utron Kinetics vertically integrates a set of unique market-leading capabilities - including proprietary powder-to-part advanced manufacturing and metal-based 3D printing for demanding market applications, including hypesonics. With a zero-defect production track record in components, engineering services and novel materials for Government Agencies, Fortune 1000 and private corporations, Utron Kinetics elevates technical performance across a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, defense, automotive, energy and industrials.

Side Door Ventures is a global venture capital firm backing audacious founders building tomorrow’s life-changing companies. The Future Starts at the Fringe. We take a generalist approach and invest in companies across software, life sciences, space, deep tech, blockchain, logistics, gaming, media, security, food, and financial services that aim to transform industries and improve lives.

We are investor operators who make it possible for owners/CEOs of closely-held businesses to secure a liquidity event, to preserve the legacy they have built, to close a succession gap. For minority-led business, we also ensure the retention of an organizations minority business enterprise (MBE) status post-exit. MBI Equitys significant executive experience as global leaders, skilled operators, builders of culture and growers of businesses, coupled to an extensive network of capital partners, uniquely enable senior leadership succession gap closure, MBE status continuity, and exit event - while honoring an organizations legacy and amplifying its ongoing impact.

Founded in 2014, we’re America’s largest venture firm for individual investors and VC investing partner to over 11,000 individuals and institutions. Offerings include institutional-grade funds with large diversified portfolios and deal-by-deal investing through our Syndicates. Investment minimum is $10,000. • Top-20 VC Firm (Time Magazine ’25) • Top-Decile Investment Performance (Carta Benchmarks ‘25) • Top 20 VC Firm (CB Insights 24) • Top 50 Unicorn VC (Stanford GSB Research ‘25) • Top 3 Most Active US VC Firm (PitchBook ‘18 - ‘24) • Most Founder Friendly Investor List (Inc. Magazine ‘24) • Worlds Most Innovative Companies (Fast Company 22) • #1 Most Active Venture Firm in the US (PitchBook 22 & 23) • Top 20 Venture Firm (CB Insights 24) • Worlds Most Innovative Companies (Fast Company 22) • Portfolio of 1,600+ current and historical companies • 40+ full-time VC investors • Founders get access to our community of 850,000+ members and 6,000+ Experts. Offers of securities made only to eligible investors by formal offering documents describing risks, terms, and other important information that must be considered before investing. Example portfolio companies shown for illustrative purposes only, do not necessarily reflect investment outcomes that were or would be obtained by any AV fund or investor, and are not available to future investors, except potentially in follow-on investments. Venture capital investing involves substantial risk, including risk of loss of all capital invested. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The content on this account is intended solely for persons located in the U.S. and is not directed at, and must not be acted upon, by any person in the United Kingdom. UK residents seeking information about AV should refer only to communications issued by Alumni Ventures UK LLP, which provides information solely on a non-promotional basis and only distributes Financial Promotions to eligible recipients in accordance with UK law.

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