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KCRise Fund is a Kansas City-based venture capital firm which

invests in Seed and Series A stage technology companies.

 
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INTRODUCTION
FORM
INITIAL SCREENING
SYNDICATION PARTNERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE

This is our first chance to meet your company. Before filling out the Introduction Form, ensure your company:

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  • Has a significant presence in the western half of Missouri or the entire state of Kansas

  • Is raising an equity round of at least $1 million

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Timeline: Response within 2-3 days

Once you fill out the Introduction Form, your application will be reviewed by our team. If you fit our investment criteria, we will start with an introductory phone call to learn more about your company. 

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Timeline: 1-2 weeks after completion of the form 

As a co-investment fund, we partner with other institutional investors. During this phase, if you already have an institutional investor committed to your round, we would like to connect. If you don't we explore with institutional investors in our network their interest in connecting with your company.

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Timeline: 2-4 weeks

After progression through previous stages, the final investment decisions are made by the KCRise Fund Board of Directors.

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Timeline: 1 week 

INTRODUCTION FORM
 
INVESTMENT PROCESS
 
PARTNERS

We match local early-stage companies with seasoned venture capital investors. Click the button below to view a full list of our approved venture capitalist partners.  

VENTURE CAPITAL PARTNERS
WE ARE

Founded by Darcy Howe, KCRise Fund I launched in October of 2016 as an initiative of KC Rising, a long term vision for the greater Kansas City region to build capacity, bring existing businesses to scale, and fully realize the KC region’s potential. Decidedly for-profit, KCRise Fund is a co-investment fund which invests side-by-side with other institutional venture capital investors in early stage companies based in Kansas and western half of Missouri. The Fund targets high growth companies in this region seeking at least $1 million in capital. Our investors include corporations, family offices, and prominent business leaders in the region. In 2019, KCRise Fund II was launched, bringing total committed capital to over $40 million under management. 

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DARCY HOWE

Founder, Managing Director, KCRise Fund

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EDWARD FRINDT

Partner, KCRise Fund

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CHAD FEATHER

Associate, KCRise Fund

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RONALD LEMAY

Board Member, KCRise Fund

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TOBY RUSH

Board Member, KCRise Fund

 
 
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