Kevin Jiang

Kevin Jiang

Founder and CEO @ Mangusta VC | Ex-SoftBank, Apollo, Goldman

I specialize in

Fundraising 101
Founder Advice
Idea to Launch
Founder Coaching
Fundraising strategy
GTM Strategy
Product validation

Ex-SoftBank Vision Fund investor backing AI & enterprise bets

Background & Highlights

Founder and CEO

Mangusta Capital

2024 – Present

Investor

SpaceX

2024 – Present

SpaceX

Investor

Eight Sleep

2024 – Present

Eight Sleep

Founding Team @ SoftBank Vision Fund

SoftBank Vision Fund

2016 – 2024

SoftBank Vision Fund

About me

Co-Founder & Managing Partner @ Mangusta VC | Ex-SoftBank Vision Fund | Apollo, Soros, Goldman Venture investor with a decade of experience scaling category-defining companies at the intersection of AI, logistics, and enterprise software. Co-founder of Mangusta Capital, a global venture firm backed by the Del Vecchio family office (Luxottica). At Mangusta, Kevin partners with founders building AI-native platforms that transform complex workflows across industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and legal. Anchored by Luxottica’s family office, Mangusta combines long-term capital with institutional discipline and access to 40+ operating companies worldwide. Prior to founding Mangusta, Kevin spent over a decade on the founding investment team at SoftBank’s Vision Fund, where he sourced and led investments in Flexport, ShipBob, and Wiz, while guiding IPO and M&A strategy as a board representative. His career began in finance at Apollo Global Management, Soros Fund Management, and Goldman Sachs. A Silicon Valley native and first-generation Chinese American, Kevin blends global scale with a founder-first approach to venture investing. What I Offer on Hubble ✅ Fundraising & Investor Readiness (Seed → Growth) ✅ GTM & Scale Strategy for Enterprise SaaS & AI Startups ✅ Logistics, Manufacturing & Healthcare Vertical Expertise ✅ Board Advisory, IPO & M&A Strategy ✅ Cross-Border Expansion (U.S., Europe, Asia) Background & Achievements – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Mangusta Capital – Anchored by Del Vecchio family office (Luxottica), with global reach across 40+ operating companies – Former founding investment team member, SoftBank Vision Fund – Led marquee investments in Flexport, ShipBob, and Wiz – 10+ years scaling category-defining SaaS & logistics companies – Early career: Apollo (Private Equity), Soros (Public Equities), Goldman Sachs (IB) – Harvard A.B. in Economics If you’re building industry-defining AI or vertical SaaS, let’s connect.

You'll get advice on

  • Fundraising & Investor Readiness
  • GTM & Scale Strategy
  • Board Advisory, IPO & M&A Strategy
  • Advisory For Enterprise SaaS & AI Startups
  • Years Of Lessons As An Investor

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