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KGC Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments.

Founded

2005

Deals ยท 12mo

0

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

United States

Sector focus

Finance
Financial Services
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

20rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Paro
Jul 2021Participated
$25 MSeries B
Paro
Oct 2019Participated
$10 MSeries A
Mobile Doorman
Aug 2018Participated
$2 MSeries A
Mac & Mia
Apr 2018Participated
$5 MSeries A
Fooji
Aug 2016Participated
$0.80 MSeed
Inkbox
Jul 2016Participated
$1 MSeed
TurboAppeal
Feb 2016Led
$3 MSeed
Rippleshot
Dec 2015Led
$1 MOther Equity
Shiftgig
Nov 2015Participated
$22 MSeries B
XOR Data Exchange
Sep 2015Participated
$4 MSeries A
Commerce Sciences
Aug 2015Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Synap Software Labs
Aug 2015Led
$2 MSeed
Paro
Jul 2021Participated
$25 MSeries B
Paro
Oct 2019Participated
$10 MSeries A
Mobile Doorman
Aug 2018Participated
$2 MSeries A
Mac & Mia
Apr 2018Participated
$5 MSeries A
Fooji
Aug 2016Participated
$0.80 MSeed
Inkbox
Jul 2016Participated
$1 MSeed
TurboAppeal
Feb 2016Led
$3 MSeed
Rippleshot
Dec 2015Led
$1 MOther Equity
Shiftgig
Nov 2015Participated
$22 MSeries B
XOR Data Exchange
Sep 2015Participated
$4 MSeries A
Commerce Sciences
Aug 2015Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Synap Software Labs
Aug 2015Led
$2 MSeed
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Deal Distribution

KGC Capital: 20 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
KGC Capital: 20 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed52
Series A25
Series B02
Other Equity22

Monthly Deal Activity

KGC Capital: 20 deals are recorded across 158 months.All available history.
KGC Capital: 20 deals are recorded across 158 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Sector Breakdown

KGC Capital: Marketing & Advertising is the largest displayed sector by deal count (7 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

KGC Capital: Marketing & Advertising is the largest displayed sector by deal count (7 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Marketing & Advertising7
Enterprise Software6
Data, Analytics & IT6
Networks, Cloud & Communication6
Fintech6
Professional Services6
AI & Machine Learning4
Cybersecurity & Privacy3
Consumer & Lifestyle3
Travel & Hospitality2
E-Commerce & Retail2
Real Estate & Construction2
Transportation & Logistics2
Hardware & Robotics2

Deal Size Distribution

KGC Capital: 20 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

KGC Capital: 20 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M15
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M3
$25M-$50M1
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

KGC Capital: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (18 deals).All available history.

Top 3 of 3 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

KGC Capital: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (18 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States18
Canada1
902451
KGC Capital: 20 co-investors are shown, with Chicago Ventures sharing 5 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

KGC Capital: 20 co-investors are shown, with Chicago Ventures sharing 5 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Chicago Ventures5
Hyde Park Venture Partners3
Corazon Capital2
DRW Venture Capital2
Hyde Park Angels2
Revolution Ventures2
Sierra Ventures2
Albrekca1
Baird Capital1
BW Capital1
Dundee Venture Capital1
Emerisque Ventures1
Fenway Summer Ventures1
FireStarter Fund1
Foley Ventures1
Garland Capital Group1
Genesis Partners1
GGV Capital1
Inc.1
Innovation Endeavors1

Investment Strategy

KGC Capital: Led accounts for 45% and participating for 55% of round participation.All available history.
KGC Capital: Led accounts for 45% and participating for 55% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led945%
Participating1155%
KGC Capital: Single-lead accounts for 44% and co-led for 56% of lead dynamics.All available history.
KGC Capital: Single-lead accounts for 44% and co-led for 56% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead444%
Co-led556%

Team

Richard Kiphart

Co-Founder, Chairman