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Keyhorse Capital (KSTC)

North America, Kentucky, United States, Louisville

Description

Early stage venture capital supporting Kentucky-based entrepreneurs willing to go the distance. (Investment arm of KSTC)

Investor Profile

Keyhorse Capital (KSTC) has made 97 investments, with 4 in the past 12 months and 6% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (31%)
  • Pre Seed (20%)
  • Series Unknown (20%)
  • Series A (12%)
  • Undisclosed (4%)
  • Debt Financing (3%)
  • Grant (3%)
  • Series C (2%)
  • Convertible Note (2%)
  • Series B (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (99%)
  • Canada (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Information Technology
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Medical
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Manufacturing
  • E-commerce
  • Therapeutics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Keyhorse Capital (KSTC) frequently co-invest with?

SF
North America, Kentucky, United States, Louisville
Co-Investments: 4
Lunsford Capital
North America, Kentucky, United States, Louisville
Co-Investments: 4
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 4
CS
North America, Kentucky, United States, Frankfort
Co-Investments: 5
Bluegrass Angels
North America, Kentucky, United States, Lexington
Co-Investments: 13
Almaz Capital
North America, California, United States, Portola Valley
Co-Investments: 3
Access Ventures
North America, Kentucky, United States, Louisville
Co-Investments: 2
LB
North America, Kentucky, United States, Lexington
Co-Investments: 5
Allos Ventures
North America, Indiana, United States, Carmel
Co-Investments: 2
Render capital
North America, Kentucky, United States, Louisville
Co-Investments: 10

Which angels does Keyhorse Capital (KSTC) often collaborate with?

BL
North America, Kentucky, United States, Louisville
Shared Deals: 1
PR
Europe, Leeds, United Kingdom, Leeds
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
GF
North America, Kentucky, United States, Louisville
Shared Deals: 4
BS
North America, Kentucky, United States, Louisville
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 2
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
CG
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Keyhorse Capital (KSTC)?

Swell

Clarksville, Tennessee, United States

Swell takes care of mental health by providing Licensed therapists.

Health CareMental HealthPersonal Health
Series UnknownFeb 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,600,000
Kanbol, Inc

Auburn, Kentucky, United States

Kanbol makes disposable food packaging with regionally sourced plant-based materials.

AgricultureAgTechCleanTechIndustrial ManufacturingPaper ManufacturingRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
SeedJan 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Nichefire

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Nichefire is an AI-power marketing analytics company.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningMarketing
SeedJan 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,600,000
Garnet Gazelle

Keavy, Kentucky, United States

Auction, eCommerce, Marketplace, Jewelry

AuctionsE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsMarketplaceOnline Auctions
Pre SeedJul 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $100,000
Purchaser

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Purchaser optimizes the indirect procurement process through autonomous purchasing agents.

ManufacturingSaaS
Pre SeedMar 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,300,000
Narratize

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

AI-powered storytelling platform

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SeedDec 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
Beltways

Hebron, Kentucky, United States

Beltways makes high-speed accelerating walkways for airports and beyond.

RecreationSmart CitiesTransportation
SeedDec 1, 2023
PreventScripts

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

PreventScripts is an engaging and activating product providing an upstream approach to disease management.

Health CaremHealthSoftware
Series UnknownOct 23, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Nichefire

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Nichefire is an AI-power marketing analytics company.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMachine LearningMarketing
Pre SeedJul 1, 2023
Capsoul

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Capsoul manufactures and designs travel bags that combine the utility of tactical bags with a designer look and feel.

ManufacturingRetailTravel
GrantJun 2, 2023
Amount Raised: $50,000