KAT OREKHOVA

Kat Orekhova stands as a prominent figure in the venture capital landscape, serving as a General Partner at Evening Fund. At this early-stage venture capital firm, Kat plays a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing the next generation of innovative companies. Her work at Evening Fund involves leading investments in pre-seed and seed-stage startups, providing crucial capital and strategic guidance to founders during their most formative periods.

Her investment thesis is deeply rooted in her extensive operational background and a keen eye for product-market fit. Kat Orekhova primarily focuses on sectors poised for significant disruption and growth, including B2B SaaS, fintech, developer tools, artificial intelligence, and the future of work. She is particularly drawn to founders who demonstrate exceptional product vision, a strong understanding of their market, and a relentless drive for execution. Her hands-on approach extends beyond capital, offering founders the benefit of her experience in scaling companies and navigating complex product development cycles.

Before co-founding Evening Fund, Kat Orekhova built a distinguished career as a successful entrepreneur and product leader. She was the co-founder of Katana, a company that developed innovative tools which were subsequently acquired by Stripe. Following the acquisition, Kat transitioned to a key role at Stripe, where she served as a Product Manager. This experience at a global technology leader provided her with invaluable insights into building robust platforms, scaling operations, and fostering product excellence at a high level. Her earlier career also encompassed significant roles in design and product development, honing her ability to understand user needs and translate them into compelling solutions.

Kat's journey from founder to operator to investor provides her with a unique perspective. She understands the challenges and triumphs inherent in building a company from the ground up, making her a highly empathetic and effective partner for the entrepreneurs she backs. Her commitment to supporting founders extends to providing strategic advice on product strategy, team building, and market positioning. Through Evening Fund, Kat Orekhova continues to shape the future of technology by empowering visionary entrepreneurs to bring their groundbreaking ideas to fruition.