Investors in Kentucky

Browse angel investors and venture capital firms based in Kentucky. Our directory features 9 investors in Kentucky actively funding startups across all sectors and stages, from pre-seed to growth.

Total Investors

$3.7M

Avg Check Size

11%

Recently Active

Louisville

Top City

Kentucky Investors (9)

Awesome Inc

Corporate

Lexington, KY

Check: $20K – $20K

ANGEL

Awesome Inc exists to establish & grow high tech, creative, and entrepreneurial companies and communities.

Exploring23 portfolio co.

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Meritus Ventures

London, KY

Check: $3.8M – $6.0M

SEEDSERIES BSERIES A

Meritus Ventures, L.P. (Meritus) is a $36.4 million venture capital fund formed to make equity investments in private, expansion-stage companies in predominantly rural areas in central and southern...

Exploring5 portfolio co.

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Commonwealth Seed Capital

Exploring52 portfolio co.

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Frank Ferguson

Commonwealth Seed Capital

Government

Frankfort, Kentucky

Exploring52 portfolio co.

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Poplar Ventures

Louisville, KY

Check: $500K – $2.5M

SEEDSERIES ASERIES B

B2B SAASENTERPRISE SAASVERTICAL SAAS+9

Poplar Ventures invests in cloud-based B2B software companies using subscription business models. The firm prefers to invest initial capital once a company has reached at least $1M in annualized...

Exploring6 portfolio co.

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Lunsford Capital

Louisville, KY

Check: $5.0M – $7.1M

Lunsford Capital is a private investment company headquartered in Louisville, KY headed by Bruce Lunsford. Mr. Lunsford is the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Ventas, Inc. one of the nation's...

Exploring32 portfolio co.

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Kentucky Science and Technology corp.

Corporate

Lexington, KY

Check: $30K – $5.1M

SEEDSERIES BSERIES A

ENTERPRISE SAAS

Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation is a private non-profit organization that fosters and promotes initiatives in science, technology, and innovative economic development. The company...

Exploring29 portfolio co.

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Chrysalis Ventures

Louisville, KY

Check: $1.6M – $30.0M

SEEDSERIES BSERIES A

Chrysalis Ventures is a source of equity capital for young growth companies in the "under-ventured" Midwest and South. Chrysalis invests primarily in early-stage and expansion-stage companies in...

Exploring32 portfolio co.

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Robert Lamothe

Commonwealth Seed Capital

Government

Frankfort, KY

PRE SEEDSEEDSERIES A

Commonwealth Seed Capital is an investment program associated with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. It focuses on early-stage investments that support job creation and business growth...

Exploring52 portfolio co.

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About Kentucky Investing

Kentucky is home to 9 investors in our directory, including 4 VCs, 2 Corporates, 2 Governments. Most are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort.

Local investors can offer advantages beyond capital — including regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to regional customers and partners. Many founders find that geographic proximity leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kentucky investors are in this directory?

We currently track 9 investors who focus on Kentucky. 1 of them have made recent investments, indicating they are actively deploying capital.

What is the typical check size for Kentucky investors?

Check sizes range from $20K to $30.0M, with an average of $3.7M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.

How do I get matched with Kentucky investors?

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Where are most Kentucky investors located?

The highest concentration of Kentucky investors in our directory is in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort. However, many investors consider startups regardless of location, especially post-COVID.