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KB Partners

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

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Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1996
Check size
$1M to $3MSource (opens in a new tab)
Legal name
KB Partners, LLC
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Record updated 18 September 2026

About

KB Partners is a suburban Chicago based investment firm focused on early stage venture capital investments at the intersection of sports and technology.

Investment approach

Thesis
We look for great teams who are building innovative companies at the intersection of sports and technology. Our angel investing approach and venture capital structure allow us to be flexible and opportunistic investors, while our operating experience allows us to provide hands-on support to entrepreneurs transforming their companies into market leaders.Source (opens in a new tab)
Takes board seats
Yes
Reserves policy
$1 million to $3 million initially with a similar amount reserved for follow-on investment.
Investing status notes
We have recently completed investing out of KB Partners Myriad Opportunity Funds I and II and will not be making any new investments out of such funds. Going forward, we will continue to vigorously support our existing portfolio companies both financially and operationally. We will also consider funding select one-off opportunities via Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) or other avenues.
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