KGC Capital is a Chicago-based venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Richard Kiphart and Chris Capps that invests in early-stage. See contact routes.
KGC Capital is a Chicago-based venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Richard Kiphart and Chris Capps that invests in early-stage technology companies. The firm’s investment thesis targets seed and early-stage ventures, primarily within the technology sector, with specific interests in clean technology, residential and property technology, business analytics, education, and healthcare technology. Typical investment checks range between $750,000 and $1 million, and the firm generally acts as an early investor in these rounds. Notable portfolio companies include Paro, which received a $25.0 million Series B investment from KGC in July 2021, and Inkbox, which exited in January 2022. KGC Capital has facilitated seven portfolio exits and tracked 17 investments across 14 companies, demonstrating a focus on supporting growth and product development. The firm does not publicly publish a distinctive point of view or notable public writing, and its approach emphasizes identifying significant growth potential in emerging local and clean-tech startups.
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