Kayla Kavanaugh

Overview

Kayla Kavanaugh is a Principal at Afore Capital[1], where Kavanaugh works as a venture capitalist investing in pre-seed tech startups globally[2]. Kavanaugh has held the position since March 2022[3]. Prior to joining Afore Capital, Kavanaugh worked as an Associate at Grand Ventures from June 2019 to March 2022[4], and held earlier roles as an Intern/Associate at Capital Innovators from October 2018 to May 2019[5] and as an Intern at Venture For America from June to August 2018[6]. Kavanaugh holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Strategy and Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis[7], and completed coursework in International Business at the University of Dayton China Institute in 2017[8].

Career history

1. PrincipalMar 2022 to presentAfore Capital
2. GVAssociateJun 2019 to Mar 2022Grand Ventures
3. CIIntern/AssociateOct 2018 to May 2019Capital Innovators
4. VFInternJun 2018 to Aug 2018Venture For America

Education

1. WUBachelor’s Degree, Economics & Strategy, Political ScienceWashington University in St. Louis
2. IBInternational Business at University of Dayton China Institute2017 - 2017