Profile
KCRise Fund is a venture capital firm with over $100 million in assets under management, investing in early-stage technology companies. Our LPs are Corporations, Universities, Family Offices, and prominent business leaders connected to the KC region, and we co-invest alongside established venture capital firms from across the country.
We invest primarily in pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds. We are industry-agnostic investors with 48 portfolio companies in a variety of verticals with a particular focus on: Supply Chain/Logistics, Automotive, GovTech, FinTech, Benefits/HR and Digital Health.
Industry
KCRise Fund Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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KCRise Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$19 M
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June 2018
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KCRise Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$41 M
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February 2021
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FAQs about KCRise Fund
Is KCRise Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?
KCRise Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is KCRise Fund located?
KCRise Fund is located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
When was KCRise Fund founded?
KCRise Fund was founded in 2016.
What sectors and industries does KCRise Fund invest in?
KCRise Fund invests in companies and startups in Education, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Security, Software, Transportation, Financial Services, SaaS, HealthTech.
What is KCRise Fund geographical focus of investments?
KCRise Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does KCRise Fund typically invest in?
KCRise Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of KCRise Fund investment?
KCRise Fund usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for KCRise Fund?
KCRise Fund has around $100m assets under management.
When was KCRise Fund last fund created?
KCRise Fund last fund was created/launched in 2021-02-02
What are the contacts of KCRise Fund?
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