Keyhorse Capital

Keyhorse Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of entrepreneurs in Kentucky. The firm focuses on early-stage investments across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer products, aiming to support the growth of innovative companies within the state. Keyhorse Capital operates in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s KYInnovation program and as an initiative of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC).

The firm's investment strategy involves providing funding and guidance to high-growth startups and entrepreneurs based in or interested in relocating to Kentucky. Keyhorse Capital seeks companies that are developing innovative, technology-enabled products, processes, or services, have a well-articulated market opportunity, and possess a strong founding team. The firm has been actively investing in Kentucky since 2002, leveraging over $92.7 million to support 298 Kentucky companies.

Keyhorse Capital has a history of investing in a diverse range of industries, including energy, agriculture, financial services, education, media, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, transportation, logistics, real estate, and telecommunications. The firm's active portfolio includes companies such as Virtual Peaker, a distributed energy resource management platform for electric utilities, and PreventScripts, a health management platform for diabetes and hypertension. Keyhorse Capital's investments have contributed to the creation of over 800 jobs in Kentucky, reflecting its commitment to economic development and innovation within the state.