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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 & 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

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