Kevin Jiang
Founder and CEO @ Mangusta VC | Ex-SoftBank, Apollo, Goldman
I specialize in
“Ex-SoftBank Vision Fund investor backing AI & enterprise bets”
Background & Highlights
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