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Louisville Venture Capital

44 organizations

Louisville venture capital firms invest in high-growth startups across multiple sectors, fueling the next generation of Derby City innovation.

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Allos Ventures

Early-stage venture capital fund investing in B2B software companies.

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Chrysalis Ventures

Growth-stage venture capital firm based in Louisville.

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CID Capital

Private equity firm investing in lower middle-market companies.

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Drive Capital

Venture capital firm investing in Midwest startups from seed to growth stage.

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Meritus Ventures

Venture capital focused on Appalachian and rural technology startups.

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Patoka Capital

Growth equity investor in lower middle-market businesses.

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Poplar Ventures

Venture capital firm partnering with early-stage and growth companies.

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River Hill Capital

Private equity investing in healthcare, technology, and business services.

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Access Ventures

Louisville-based impact investment firm deploying capital for inclusive economic growth.

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LEVO Capital

Louisville-based venture fund backing early-stage startups.

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Lunsford Capital

Louisville-based investment firm backing healthcare and technology ventures.

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Narwhal Ventures

Louisville venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups.

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Radicle Capital

Louisville social-impact venture fund investing in mission-driven startups.

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RSLP Ventures

Louisville venture fund supporting early-stage technology startups.

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Strike Ventures

Louisville-based venture capital firm investing in high-growth startups.

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Keyhorse Capital

Seed and early-stage venture capital firm investing in Kentucky startups. Has funded 600+ companies, invested $100M+ in Kentucky, and helped portfolio companies raise $3.3B+ in follow-on capital.

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Porter Sablan Capital

Private investment firm dedicated to helping founder-led companies become thriving and enduring businesses. Provides capital and strategic advice to early-stage companies.

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Bluegrass Alpha Partners

Louisville-based private equity firm focused on lower middle-market businesses. Partners with privately held and family businesses in transportation, manufacturing, and commercial services.

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HalfCourt Capital

Early-stage venture capital firm focused on AI companies. Invests across healthcare, enterprise software, robotics, biotech, and fintech. 30+ portfolio companies.

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Connetic Ventures

AI-driven venture capital firm based in Northern Kentucky investing in early-stage startups. 118+ portfolio companies across the region.

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Sixty8 Capital

Venture capital firm backing undercapitalized founders and innovators in the central U.S. Focused on diverse founders building high-growth companies.

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Airwing Ventures

Lexington-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups.

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Global Equity Ventures

Lexington-based venture capital firm.

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Boomerang Ventures

Indiana-based venture fund accessible to Louisville-area startups.

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Elevate Ventures

Indiana's most active venture development organization, providing capital and mentorship to high-growth startups across Indiana and the region.

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Gravity Ventures

Indiana-based venture fund investing in early-stage startups.

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IU Ventures

Indiana University's venture fund investing in IU-affiliated startups and entrepreneurs.

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Purdue Ventures

Purdue University's commercialization arm supporting startups built on Purdue research and innovation.

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CincyTech

Cincinnati's leading seed-stage venture fund investing in technology startups. Active in Louisville deals given proximity.

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H Venture Partners

Cincinnati-based venture capital firm.

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Lightship Capital

Cincinnati-based venture fund focused on investing in underrepresented founders across the Midwest.

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Refinery Ventures

Cincinnati-based venture firm investing in early-stage technology companies.

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Crimson Hill

Venture fund focused on emerging energy technology investments.

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DS9 Capital

Venture fund investing in insurance and healthcare technology startups.

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eGateway Capital

Kentucky-based venture fund backing early-stage technology companies.

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Future Labs Capital

Kentucky-based venture capital firm investing in innovative startups.

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KTECH Capital

Kentucky-based venture fund investing in technology startups.

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Marshall Ventures Fund

Owensboro-based venture fund investing in Kentucky startups.

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Neace Ventures

Kentucky-based venture fund backing early-stage companies.

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Sheltowee Venture Fund

Kentucky-based venture fund investing in early-stage startups.

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Thornton Capital

Kentucky-based venture capital firm.

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Unbridled Ventures

Kentucky-based venture fund investing in high-growth startups.

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M25

Chicago-based venture fund investing in early-stage Midwest startups. One of the most active seed funds in the region.

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Heartland Ventures

Early-stage venture capital firm connecting cutting-edge tech startups with 800+ industrial operators in manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and construction. Provides capital plus customer introductions across Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, and South Bend.

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