Keith Bank is the Founder and CEO of KB Partners, a venture capital firm he launched in 1996 in Highland Park, Illinois. See sector focus and contact routes.
Keith Bank is the Founder and CEO of KB Partners, a venture capital firm he launched in 1996 in Highland Park, Illinois, after previously investing in early-stage technology companies across sports, consumer, and medical sectors. His investment thesis targets early-stage ventures, with approximately 80% in seed and 20% in Series A, focusing specifically on sports technology sectors including sports betting infrastructure, equipment and wearables, data analytics, OTT/media streaming, and the live experience. The firm typically invests out of its two venture funds rather than angel capital, positioning itself at the high-risk, high-return end of the continuum with a focus on seed and early Series A deals. Notable portfolio companies and exits include Club Champion Golf, Golf.com, Buddy Media, Fusion Risk Management, MST Analytics, Stadium Live, SIQ, and Tixologi. Bank serves on multiple portfolio company boards to help oversee portfolio balance and has highlighted successful exits like Club Champion and Buddy Media as key achievements. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not explicitly detailed in available sources, his firm is described as
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