KCRise Fund

KCRise Fund is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies that have a strategic connection to the Kansas City area. The firm co-invests alongside other institutional investors, including venture capital firms and corporate investors, focusing on pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds of at least $1 million. Their investment strategy emphasizes business-to-business (B2B) companies with a strong presence in Kansas and western Missouri.

The firm's portfolio spans various sectors, including FinTech, logistics, cybersecurity, agriculture, and e-commerce. Notable investments include Bungii, a last-mile delivery service; SpiderOak, a cybersecurity company; and PayIt, a digital government and payment platform. KCRise Fund has demonstrated a commitment to fostering local entrepreneurship by investing in companies that contribute to the economic growth and innovation of the Kansas City region.

Since its inception in 2016, KCRise Fund has managed over $90 million in assets and has invested in 48 companies, achieving ten exits to date. The firm's approach combines local market knowledge with a network of institutional partners to provide capital and strategic support to high-growth startups in the area.