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Kentucky Enterprise Fund (KEF)

Pre-seed and seed stage venture capital-type investments in high-growth, technology-enabled Kentucky companies. Fund has invested in over 396 Kentucky companies over 20+ years of operation.

About this program

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Eligibility

Must be a Kentucky-based company commercializing a technology-based product, process, or service. Should have a prototype or be seeking product-market fit. Must have a strong founding team and well-articulated market opportunity.

Requirements

  • Must be building an innovative, technology-enabled product, process, or service
  • Should have developed a prototype or be entering early growth stage
  • Must present a well-articulated market opportunity with customer validation