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Kevin Spain
General Partner at Emergence Capital
Kevin Spain is a prominent investor and board director at Adaptive, currently serving as a General Partner at Emergence Capital, a venture capital firm he joined 16 years ago. His career has been dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in building successful companies, and he has played a significant role in leading landmark investments in notable firms such as Doximity, Blend, and Augmedix.12
Spain's background includes co-founding and serving as CEO of atMadison.com, where he gained firsthand experience during the dot-com bubble. This experience informs his approach to venture capital, as he aims to provide steadfast support to founders during both the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journeys. Prior to his venture capital career, he was involved in corporate development at Microsoft, where he contributed to launching Electronic Arts' original online gaming business.1
He holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. As a Kaufmann Fellow, Spain is also known for his passion for connecting newer entrepreneurs with established networks in the technology industry.12