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The Hill Fund

Kansas City, US · 1 known investors

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The Hill Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in startups connected to the University of Kansas, backing companies with Jayhawk founders, executives, or KU affiliations. It focuses primarily on software startups at Late Seed and Series A stages and provides mentorship, talent, and connections.

Founders & leadership

JFJohn Fein
John FeinManaging PartnerJohn Fein served as Managing Director at Techstars, where he oversaw three Kansas City accelerator programs and invested in 30 startups, and previously held leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group for nine years. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Clark University and has been involved in five startups.
JTJeremy Tasset
Jeremy TassetVenture PartnerCEO at Nueterra Capital
CMChris Marks
Chris MarksPrincipal AdvisorManaging Partner at Firebrand Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

What does The Hill Fund do?
The Hill Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in startups connected to the University of Kansas, backing companies with Jayhawk founders, executives, or KU affiliations. It focuses primarily on software startups at Late Seed and Series A stages and provides mentorship, talent, and connections.
Who founded The Hill Fund?
The Hill Fund was founded by John Fein.
Who are The Hill Fund's investors?
The Hill Fund's investors include Firebrand Ventures.
Where is The Hill Fund headquartered?
The Hill Fund is headquartered in Kansas City, US.