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Keyhorse Capital (KSTC)

Keyhorse Capital (KSTC)

Louisville, United States

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About

Keyhorse Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Lexington, Kentucky, that focuses on supporting early-stage startups within the state. As the investment arm of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC), Keyhorse aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across a range of industries by backing companies with scalable, tech-driven solutions. Since its inception, the firm has funded over 380 companies, leveraging more than $41 million to support high-growth ventures. Their investments span various sectors, including AI software, healthcare tech, and sustainable products, with recent notable companies like Nichefire, Cornbread CBD, and Repaytient. Keyhorse Capital operates primarily through the Kentucky Enterprise Fund, providing pre-seed and seed capital, typically ranging from $25K to $1M. Their investment strategy emphasizes businesses developing innovative technologies with the potential for statewide and even national scalability. The firm collaborates closely with KY Innovation and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development to improve access to capital for startups, including initiatives under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0, aimed at increasing support for underserved entrepreneurs. Through its quarterly investment cycles, Keyhorse remains committed to building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kentucky. Founders seeking investment should have a clear product-market fit, customer validation, and a vision for growth that aligns with Keyhorse’s mission to drive economic development in the region.

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Average check

$0-$100K
$100K-$500K
$500K-$1M
$1M-$3M

Round

Seed
Pre-Seed
Grant
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Advertising & Marketing
Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
E-commerce & Retail
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Other
Social media
Software & Apps

Highlights

$83.6k

Historical average check

$3.5M

Historical max check

January 2025

Last investment date

96

Investments

Software & Apps

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Data & Analytics

E-commerce & Retail

Agritech & Farming

CleanTech & Sustainability

Consumer Goods & Electronics

Social media

AI & Deep Tech

Advertising & Marketing

Other

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Website

keyhorse.vc

Email

contact@keyhorse.vc

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