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Founded in 1996, KB Partners is a venture capital firm located in suburban Chicago. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, primarily through the KB Partners Myriad Opportunity Fund I & II. They have transitioned from making angel investments to raising traditional venture capital funds, with a strong emphasis on U.S.-based opportunities.
KB Partners invests in early-stage companies, typically being the first institutional capital into a business. They generally commit between $1 million to $3 million initially, with additional funds reserved for follow-on investments. Their primary focus lies at the intersection of sports and technology, although they remain open to compelling opportunities outside this sector.
Notable portfolio companies include Club Champion, a custom golf club fitting company; Hammerhead, which merges cycling and technology; Full Swing, a professional-grade golf simulator; asensei, a platform for connected coaching in sports; Buddy Media, acquired by Salesforce.com; and Active.com, which manages amateur sports leagues.
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Yes, KB Partners typically leads investment rounds, positioning themselves as the first institutional capital in early-stage companies.
They reserve a similar amount for follow-on investments, ensuring continued support for their portfolio companies as they grow.
KB Partners invests through the KB Partners Myriad Opportunity Fund I & II, although specific fund sizes are not disclosed.
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