KB Partners

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1996

AUM

$150 M

Location

Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

KB Partners is a venture capital firm based in Highland Park, Illinois, that focuses on early stage investments at the intersection of sports and technology. Founded in 1996 by Keith Bank, an industry veteran with a rich background in technology and real estate, KB Partners boasts a team with deep domain expertise and diverse operating experience. The firm prides itself on its partnership approach, helping entrepreneurs transform their companies into market leaders through strategic insights and active support.

KB Partners primarily invests in early stage companies, providing initial investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $3 million, with additional funds reserved for follow-on investments. The firm targets the sports and technology sectors but remains flexible to explore opportunities beyond this focus. Their geographical investment preference is strongly oriented toward the United States.

Notable investments by KB Partners include Club Champion - an innovative golf fitting company, Hammerhead - a cycling technology brand, Full Swing - a provider of golf simulators, and asensei - a connected fitness platform. The firm has a proven track record with successful exits such as Club Champion Golf and Buddy Media.

Industry

Consumer Products Gaming Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Sports/SportsTech Technology HealthTech Consumer Services (B2C) SaaS Security Software

KB Partners Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
KB Partners Myriad Opportunity Fund II
Venture Capital (VC)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Security
Software
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$100 M
May 2021

Contacts

Name
Title
Email
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Keith Bank CEO/Founder
CEO/Founder
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Steve Ahern Partner
Partner
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FAQs about KB Partners

KB Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
KB Partners is located in Highland Park, Illinois, United States.
KB Partners was founded in 1996.
KB Partners invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Gaming, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Sports/SportsTech, Technology, HealthTech, Consumer Services (B2C), SaaS, Security, Software.
KB Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.
KB Partners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B.
KB Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.
KB Partners has around $150m assets under management.
KB Partners last fund was created/launched in 2021-05-12
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