Derek Kessen
Solo GP · Chicago, IL
Derek Kessen is a solo GP based in Chicago, IL, investing at pre-seed, seed stage. Derek Kessen's most recent fund with a disclosed size, Heron Ventures - East Africa Growth Fund, LP, filed a $4.24M offering with the SEC in Oct 2025. Derek Kessen has 2 funds and deal vehicles on SEC file, including 1 single-deal SPVs. Estimated typical check: $50K–$150K. Derek Kessen has dated investing activity in the last 12 months (latest Oct 2025).
Why Derek Kessen is listed
Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Legacy Ventures Kingdom Capital Fund, LP, a $2.9M venture SPV (Oct 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).
Source: SEC Form D: Legacy Ventures Kingdom Capital Fund, LP (Oct 16, 2025) · 1 more source
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- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Typical check (est.)
- $50K–$150K
- Latest fund
- $4.24M · Oct 2025
- Latest dated activity
- Oct 2025
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What does Derek Kessen invest in?
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- Mar 2024
Heron Ventures - East Africa Growth Fund, LP
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Funds and deal vehicles Derek Kessen filed with the SEC
Sources
- SEC Form D: Legacy Ventures Kingdom Capital Fund, LPOct 16, 2025
- SEC Form D: Heron Ventures - East Africa Growth Fund, LPOct 16, 2025
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