Ken Borkan

President, TCA LA I Founder & President, KB Capital I Owner, Warriors (WJAL)

📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2024
VC🌍 United States
6
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8y
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Portfolio

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Investor & Advisor
May 2024
AI reasoning engines (Automated Reasoning & Probabilistic Inference) and tools for reasoning within Aerospace & Cyber Security.
Advisor / Investor
May 2023
SUM Ventures (formerly Startup Mavericks) is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on seed-stage investing and portfolio growth acceleration. At SUM Ventures, we invest in founders building fast-growth technology startups. We focus on FinTech and PropTech but will also invest opportunistically across all industries. Our growth-focused approach has led to our 233% IRR since 2018. We are servant leaders who focus on supporting all founders with mentorship and resources through our vast network of advisors and partners. We focus on adding value early, tracking KPI’s and investing at inflection points. As a result, we get access to high-quality deal flow and have a deeper understanding of our portfolio founders. Our approach leads to better investment decisions and superior returns. Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter: https://startupmavericks.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6f0d9e532a6f9719346b57b00&id=d8e42a5c03
Investor & Advisor
Nov 2022
Rotender automates the service and sale of alcoholic beverages. Say goodbye to waiting in line at stadiums, music festivals, and busy venues. It's faster and cheaper than a traditional bar, and won't forget to wash its hands. https://www.instagram.com/rotenderbar/
Investor & Advisor
Jul 2022
Trubify is an award-winning, disruptive music streaming technology platform. Our app builds community through artist>fan engagement, generating revenue across the app. Á la carte income streams empower artists to make money by making music. For music lovers, Trubify puts a front-row live music experience in the palm of every fans hand. Investors are welcome to contact our CEO, Stephen Tyszka: stephen@trubify.com.
early stageMusicians
Investor & Board Observer
Jun 2021
FanAI is now a part of SPIQE - Helping you define success in sponsorship and sports marketing. Learn more at spiqe.com
Investor/Strategy Advisor
Oct 2018
The Next Generation of Immersive Broadcasting, with technologies allowing sharper, smoother, more interactive VR video experiences. Rethink Immersive
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2024
Investor & Advisor
May 2024
AI reasoning engines (Automated Reasoning & Probabilistic Inference) and tools for reasoning within Aerospace & Cyber Security.
Owner, Warriors
Jan 2024
The World Jai-Alai League is dedicated to sharing the worlds fastest ball game across the globe. The WJAL’s mission is to reignite fervor for this amazing sport by modernizing gameplay, entering the international sports wagering market, and delivering the sport through social media and streaming platforms to a new generation of fans.
2023
Advisor / Investor
May 2023
SUM Ventures (formerly Startup Mavericks) is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on seed-stage investing and portfolio growth acceleration. At SUM Ventures, we invest in founders building fast-growth technology startups. We focus on FinTech and PropTech but will also invest opportunistically across all industries. Our growth-focused approach has led to our 233% IRR since 2018. We are servant leaders who focus on supporting all founders with mentorship and resources through our vast network of advisors and partners. We focus on adding value early, tracking KPI’s and investing at inflection points. As a result, we get access to high-quality deal flow and have a deeper understanding of our portfolio founders. Our approach leads to better investment decisions and superior returns. Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter: https://startupmavericks.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6f0d9e532a6f9719346b57b00&id=d8e42a5c03
2022
Investor & Advisor
Nov 2022
Rotender automates the service and sale of alcoholic beverages. Say goodbye to waiting in line at stadiums, music festivals, and busy venues. It's faster and cheaper than a traditional bar, and won't forget to wash its hands. https://www.instagram.com/rotenderbar/
Investor & Advisor
Jul 2022
Trubify is an award-winning, disruptive music streaming technology platform. Our app builds community through artist>fan engagement, generating revenue across the app. Á la carte income streams empower artists to make money by making music. For music lovers, Trubify puts a front-row live music experience in the palm of every fans hand. Investors are welcome to contact our CEO, Stephen Tyszka: stephen@trubify.com.
early stageMusicians
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