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Bluegrass Angels

Bluegrass Angels is a volunteer-led angel investing group based in Lexington, Kentucky, focused on funding and mentoring high-tech startups in the region. They syndicate investments with local and national angel groups.

Founded
2004
Recorded stages
Angel, Pre Seed, Seed, Seed Plus, Series A
Recorded regions
United States

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Overview

Founded in 2004, Bluegrass Angels is a volunteer-led organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. The group is dedicated to funding and mentoring innovative, high-tech startups across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With a mission to create new jobs and provide financial returns to its members, Bluegrass Angels has raised over $20 million and invested in more than 50 Kentucky companies since its inception. The organization focuses on sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, biotech, fintech, and IT, seeking companies with strong growth potential and viable exit strategies. They aim to invest in 5-7 companies annually, providing ongoing coaching and support to entrepreneurs.

Focus

Bluegrass Angels invests in Kentucky-based startups across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, industrial chemicals, manufacturing, biotech, fintech, media, and IT. The organization seeks companies with the potential for rapid growth, strong financial returns, and a plausible exit strategy. They aim to invest in 5-7 companies annually and provide ongoing coaching and support to entrepreneurs.

Support

Bluegrass Angels provides not only funding but also mentorship and support to its portfolio companies. The organization helps entrepreneurs with deal structuring, syndicates capital with other investors, and may place a member on portfolio-company boards to ensure ongoing guidance and support.

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