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Partner & CFO at Upfront Ventures
Dana Kibler is a Partner at Sutter Hill Ventures, a leading venture capital firm. She is an early-stage technology investor with a focus on enterprise software, AI, and data infrastructure.
Dana Kibler primarily invests in early-stage technology companies. Her key investment areas include artificial intelligence and machine learning, data infrastructure, enterprise software, and developer tools.
Dana Kibler works as a Partner at Sutter Hill Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley.
Dana Kibler is a distinguished Partner at Sutter Hill Ventures, a renowned venture capital firm with a long history of backing groundbreaking technology companies. In her role at Sutter Hill Ventures, Dana is instrumental in identifying and nurturing the next generation of enterprise technology leaders. Her investment focus areas are primarily centered around early-stage companies that are building foundational technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, robust data infrastructure, cutting-edge enterprise software, and innovative developer tools.
Kibler's approach to venture capital is deeply informed by her extensive career background in product management and engineering. Before transitioning into the investment world, she held significant roles where she was responsible for developing and scaling complex software products. This hands-on experience provides her with a unique perspective, enabling her to truly understand the technical challenges and market opportunities faced by early-stage startups. She brings a founder-friendly approach, offering strategic guidance that extends beyond capital, helping portfolio companies navigate product development, market fit, and team building.
At Sutter Hill Ventures, Dana Kibler is known for her keen eye for disruptive innovation and her commitment to supporting entrepreneurs with bold visions. She actively partners with founders, leveraging her operational insights to help transform nascent ideas into successful businesses. Her contributions are vital to the firm's mission of investing in companies that are poised to redefine their respective industries. While specific individual investments are often part of a broader firm strategy, Dana has been involved with and supports companies that are pushing the boundaries in areas critical to the future of enterprise technology, including those in advanced analytics, cloud infrastructure, and developer productivity platforms. Her work at Sutter Hill Ventures continues to solidify the firm's reputation as a leader in early-stage technology investment.
Dana Kibler is the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Percheron Capital, based in Los Angeles, California. Previously, she spent 16 years at Upfront Ventures, ultimately serving as Partner and Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations for a firm managing over $2 billion in assets. During her tenure at Upfront, she managed the financial structuring for $650 million in new capital across three funds in 2023. Earlier in her career, Kibler executed structured finance transactions in the Corporate Finance division of The Walt Disney Company and worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse First Boston. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Arizona and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Her career focuses on venture capital fund management, financial compliance, and operational strategy for investment firms.
