.406 Ventures

Kevin Wang


Principal

Raised in a family of engineers and trained as a data scientist, Kevin loves all things tech. He joined .406 Ventures in 2019 and has extensive technology advisory and investment experience, having worked closely with data and AI companies ranging from start-ups to F2000 enterprises.

At .406, Kevin focuses on Data +AI investing and manages the .406 Internship Program. He has supported the growth of several exceptional companies including Bobsled, ChaosSearch, ClosedLoop, KSOC, Linea, retrain.ai, Telmai, and Trilio.

Prior to joining .406, Kevin was a growth investor at BV Investment Partners, where he spent his time with tech companies serving financial services, healthcare, and supply chain. He began his career in technology investment banking at J.P. Morgan where he engaged with F2000 companies in M&A, debt & equity financings, and activism defense. Kevin spent most of his time within enterprise software and tech-enabled services and was the analyst on Web.com’s acquisition of Yodle and on AMC Networks’ investment in BBC America.

He serves as a Big Brother as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters and enjoys backpacking, scuba diving, skiing, and playing poker.

Kevin received his BA in Economics and Mathematics from UConn and his MA in Quantitative Methods/ Data Science from Columbia University.


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  • How I want entrepreneurs to perceive the .406 team

    Partners who can (and want to) be called upon for anything – a sounding board, an introduction, a cold beer

  • Most fun I have ever had

    I spent 4 days motorbiking through Vietnam’s northernmost province, Ha Giang, which is the most beautiful mountainous landscape I’ve ever seen

  • Fond childhood memory

    Riding the chairlift for the first time with my brother. Little did I know that we were about to ski the “easy” black diamond trail down

  • What you’ll find me drinking

    Whiskey. Sometimes I drink water too

  • Least favorite job

    Being my own handyman. It’s an endless job of breaking the things I’m trying to fix

  • I can’t live without my

    Family, friends, and freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning

  • Still on your bucket list

    Dive the Red Sea to see the shipwrecks, hammerhead sharks, and reefs

  • Favorite wheels

    Kawasaki Ninja H2: 998cc, 4-cylinder, super charged engine…what’s not to love? If only those around me would let me buy one

  • Favorite book

    Catcher in the Rye. It’s never going to grow old…neither will Holden nor I

  • Most important lesson learned

    Don’t stop believin’

  • First thing you do when you get up

    Meditate. There’s no better way to start the day!

  • Favorite music

    Love all music but Electronic is my favorite

  • Hidden talent

    Butchering every songs’ lyrics (Probably why I like Electronic)

  • Your nickname

    Call me Kev or Kevin. There’s no in between

  • Grew up in

    Nashua, New Hampshire

  • Favorite destination

    As a first-generation American, I have strong ties to Taiwan - my home away from home. I spent many summers there visiting family, eating lots of seafood, and exploring the island. Happy to give recommendations!

  • Favorite movie

    Up

  • Worst fear

    The Shining. You won’t see me roaming any hallways at night

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