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KCRise Fund, founded in 2016 by Darcy Howe, is based in the Kansas City region and manages over $90 million in assets. This venture capital firm focuses on early-stage technology companies with a strategic connection to the area. It operates as a traditional for-profit fund, co-investing alongside institutional investors.
KCRise Fund invests in early-stage technology companies, specifically in pre-seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds of at least $1 million. The firm primarily targets B2B companies that have a strategic connection to the western half of Missouri or the entire state of Kansas. Co-investment with other institutional investors is a key part of their strategy.
Notable portfolio companies include BacklotCars, a technology company in the automotive sector, and Super Dispatch, which provides solutions for the auto transport industry. Another portfolio company is Bellwethr, focused on technology solutions.
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KCRise Fund typically participates in funding rounds but often co-invests with other institutional investors. They focus on early-stage investments, which may include leading rounds depending on the opportunity.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, particularly if the portfolio company demonstrates growth and aligns with their strategic focus in the Kansas City region.
KCRise Fund currently manages over $90 million in assets, which they deploy primarily in early-stage technology investments.
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