Kosinski Ventures

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Overview

Kosinski Ventures is a family fund that invests in early-stage technology startups. It focuses on millennial-oriented entrepreneurial investments in areas such as SaaS, AI, fintech, healthcare technology, and enterprise software. The firm is led by Managing Partner Ben Kosinski, who oversees deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management.

History

Kosinski Ventures was founded around 2015 by Ben Kosinski, who previously served as Director of Digital Innovation at Anheuser-Busch InBev from 2016 to 2017 before establishing the firm. Ben Kosinski also founded the investment syndicate Summation. The fund has backed startups including Spoon University (acquired by Scripps Networks), DraftKings (IPO as $DKNG), and others acquired by Airship.

Notable Products

Investment in Spoon University - Early-stage investment in a millennial-focused media platform acquired by Scripps Networks.
Investment in DraftKings - Backed the daily fantasy sports company that went public via IPO under ticker $DKNG.
Investments in undisclosed acquisitions - Supported early-stage tech startups acquired by companies including Airship.

Reputation

Kosinski Ventures is viewed as a niche player in early-stage tech investing, valued for its focus on innovative founders and category-defining startups by entrepreneurs seeking hands-on guidance. Professionals note its track record with exits like Spoon University and DraftKings. Limited public information on full portfolio leads to perceptions of it as a smaller family fund rather than a large institutional investor.

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