Kevin Bao

Kevin Bao is the Managing Partner at 645 Ventures, an early-stage investment firm based in New York City. He previously founded and successfully exited multiple companies within the financial technology and software-as-a-service sectors after earning a degree in Computer Science from Stanford University. His current investment portfolio encompasses more than twenty early-stage companies, featuring notable acquisitions by major technology corporations including Google and Salesforce. In March 2025, Bao led a $5 million seed funding round for the artificial intelligence startup Replicate, further expanding his focus on developer tools and machine learning. He maintains an active presence in the venture capital ecosystem, speaking at events like TechCrunch Disrupt and engaging an audience of over 10,000 followers on LinkedIn. His primary focus remains on identifying and funding innovative founders building next-generation enterprise software and artificial intelligence platforms.