Awesome Inc
AcceleratorLexington · Pre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Awesome Inc operates with a give-first mentality to support entrepreneurs and technology businesses, primarily in Kentucky and surrounding regions. The organization invests through its dedicated fund while also providing accelerator services, workspace facilities, and business development resources to help startups succeed. The firm aims to develop Lexington as a hub for technology and entrepreneurial activity.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
What they invest in
from 9 of 10 portfolio companiesFintech ×4Enterprise Software ×2Impact & Social Good ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Cloud Computing ×1Consumer ×1
HQs:United States×7
Portfolio companies · 10 tracked
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Cloud ComputingMarketing TechSaaS
A wealth management and investing service (J.P.
FintechNew York, US
Co-investorsJ.P. Morgan Cazenove
Commerce Lexington is a chamber of commerce and economic development organization serving businesses in the nine-county Central Kentucky region.
Impact & Social GoodLexington, US
DB Virtual Accounting is a CPA firm that provides accounting and financial management services to business owners and entrepreneurs.
FintechSaaSLexington, US
Dal Barrett(Owner)in
First Southern National Bank is a financial institution that helps customers make informed financial decisions and achieve their savings and giving goals.
ConsumerFintech
Alex Keltnerin
Forcht Group of Kentucky is a diversified holding company with operations across multiple business sectors, founded by Terry E.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechMedia & EntertainmentSector AgnosticLexington, US
Terry E. Forcht(Chairman & CEO)
Harper Industries manufactures bale beds and related agricultural equipment, serving customers in farming and related industries.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechHardware
BoardTim Penner(Chairman of the Board, Brand Ambassador)
The Marksbury Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 2009 that supports non-profit initiatives focused on sustainable community development and economic growth in Central Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, and Charleston, SC.
Impact & Social GoodLexington, US
Davis Marksbury Jr.
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Think Kentucky
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Dinsmore · laborlab.us · Sep 14, 2026
Chase · foxbusiness.com · Aug 21, 2026
First Southern National Bank · wpkyonline.com · Mar 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Awesome Inc made?
- Awesome Inc has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does Awesome Inc invest at?
- Awesome Inc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Awesome Inc focus on?
- Awesome Inc focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Awesome Inc located?
- Awesome Inc is headquartered in Lexington, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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