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Sam Kingsland
Investor, advisor, and entrepreneur
San Francisco, California
Overview
Sam Kingsland is a seasoned investor, advisor, and entrepreneur based in San Francisco, with a strong background in venture capital, start-ups, and strategic partnerships. With notable roles as Founder & Managing Director of Laramide Ventures, LLC and Managing Director at Granite Ventures, he has demonstrated expertise in business strategy, corporate development, and fostering successful go-to-market strategies.
Kingsland's career highlights include founding Laramide Ventures, LLC and serving as Chairman of the Board, Director, and Investor at Kitu Systems, Inc. and Agilence, Inc., showcasing a track record of leadership and investment success in the tech and venture capital sectors.
Work Experience
Founder & CEO
2022 - Current
Founder & Managing Director
2015
Investor in and/or advisor to seed-stage companies. Companies worked with include: CrossChq Everlast.ly Feed.fm FounderSuite Gigapoints InsideView (Acquired by DemandBase) Kngine PlateIQ (acquired By FT Ventures) OssoVR RapidCanvas Simility (acquired by PayPal) Starmaker Interactive Table8
Chairman of the Board, Director, & Investor
2013
Chairman of the Board, Director, & Investor
2013 - 2021
Managing Director
1998 - 2013
Vice President
1991 - 1998