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KB Partners

HQ · Illinois
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KB Partners is an early-stage investor focused on the intersection of sports and technology. It typically invests $1M–$3M initially, reserves a similar amount for follow-ons, and can lead Seed and Series A financings. Its existing opportunity funds are fully invested, though it continues to support portfolio companies and may pursue select new SPVs.

Stage focus
SeedSeries A
Lead / follow
Can Lead
Check size
$1m–$3m
Ownership target
7–10%
Specialization
Gaming / Media / Sports
Generalist / Specialist

Specialist

Latest fund size

$127 million (Myriad Opportunity Fund II)

Latest fund vintage

2021


Investing team
  • John Garabedian, PartnerJohn GarabedianPartner
  • Keith Bank, Founder & Managing PartnerKeith BankFounder & Managing Partner
  • Lance Dietz, PartnerLance DietzPartner
  • Matt Howard, PrincipalMatt HowardPrincipal
  • Steve Ahern, PartnerSteve AhernPartner
How to reach them

info@kbpartners.com


Notable investments

Active.com, Rubicon Technology, Repeat.gg, PandaScore, StatusPro, Phenix, 3ICE

Sources
kbpartners.com ↗kbpartners.com/about ↗kbpartners.com/team ↗kbpartners.com/portfolio ↗comcastsportstech.com/press/the-top-4-sports-and-sports-tech-vcs-are-ready-to-open-their-checkbooks-heres-what-theyre-looking-for ↗sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2023/12/14/rypplzz-seed-round ↗

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