Programmatic capital
We provide programmatic capital to companies participating in designated accelerators and pitch competitions across Kentucky. The program recommends a company; we certify eligibility and put capital behind their recommendation.
Direct investment
You apply, we conduct diligence and decide. This is the path for most companies, and the only available path once you're past the earliest stage. We can lead, co-lead or follow, and we can set terms.
What shifts between them is how far along you need to be, not what we are looking at.
Programmatic
Pre-seed
Direct
Pre-seed and seed
Direct
Seed through Series A and beyond
We invest across industries. Traction differs by sector, so we read conviction in context rather than against predefined metrics.
Submit the online form. Every application is reviewed and receives a response.
We review against the published criteria and fit with a specific fund.
A conversation about the company, the round and the timing.
Financials, metrics, cap table, customers and legal.
A deeper dive into the company, product(s), and team. We utilize subject matter experts and conduct reference calls.
A committee reviews the investment proposal and votes.
Terms and documentation, or a clear no with the reason.
The pace of the process depends heavily on your fundraising round, responsiveness, and how ready your company's data room is.
Programmatic capital
We back established accelerators and pitch competitions serving founders right here in our backyard. We believe mentorship, access to early capital, and investment readiness are key resources in the early days. Could an accelerator or pitch program be right for you?
Direct investment
Have your deck, metrics, cap table and fundraise details ready. We look forward to hearing your pi
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