KCRise Fund
Venture capitalKansas City · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
KCRise Fund invests in early-stage technology companies with strategic connections to Kansas and western Missouri, co-investing with other institutional investors in rounds of at least $1 million. The firm focuses primarily on B2B technology companies and seeks to fill a gap in strategic capital for local startups while fostering entrepreneurship and regional economic development.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
Founder of KCRise Fund who established the firm in 2016 to address a gap in strategic capital for early-stage companies in the Kansas City region.
What they invest in
from 6 of 63 portfolio companiesSaaS ×5Enterprise Software ×4AI & Machine Learning ×2HR Tech ×2E-commerce ×1EdTech ×1GovTech ×1Healthtech ×1
HQs:United States×6
Investments · showing 60 of 63
founders shown can be your intro pathRebulk provides software and computer vision technology to track and manage bulk material inventory across industries like agriculture, recycling, and logistics. The platform uses cameras, LiDAR, and AI to replace manual estimates and guesswork in managing stockpiles and transload operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSOlathe, US
Warren Wijaya Wang(Founder)inCole Robertson(Co-Founder and CTO)inWarren Wang(Co-Founder and CEO)
AI assistant for doctors that listens, charts, and codes medical visits automatically.
Machine learning company quantifying higher education value to help students find meaningful careers.
Digital health company providing food, nutrition support, and health coaching to underserved patients.
Online wholesale marketplace for auto dealers to buy, sell, and trade used vehicles.
Automated employee communications platform for informing, educating, and engaging large workforces.
Backstitch provides internal communications and employee engagement software for organizations across industries including non-profits, health systems, manufacturing, and hospitality. The platform helps companies manage employee relations, benefits communications, and internal crisis communications.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSKansas City, US
Workers' compensation management software company managing employee lifecycle from hire to retirement.
Stay AI is a subscription management platform for Shopify brands that uses machine learning to optimize customer retention, reduce churn, and maximize lifetime value through features like AI-powered cancel flows, personalized engagement journeys, and cohort analytics. The platform serves direct-to-consumer brands seeking to grow recurring revenue through subscription programs.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceSaaSWamego, US
Health benefits administration software specializing in Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs).
Robo-advisor providing SEC-registered investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts.
Game-based learning platform for K-6 students delivering gamified e-learning with analytics.
Boddle develops interactive learning software for students that adapts to individual learners and tracks their academic performance. The platform aims to make education engaging and accessible globally.
EdTech
Last-mile delivery platform for same-day big and bulky items.
Fully-integrated, bi-lingual caregiver support platform for managing family care responsibilities.
Cariloop provides digital and human-centered support services to relieve stress and anxiety experienced by family caregivers. The platform serves individuals managing the care of aging parents, children, and other loved ones.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Michael Walsh(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Chair)
B2B SaaS financial platform automating transaction reconciliation in industrial wholesale distribution.
AI-powered vehicle inspection platform using photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and computer vision.
NFT data aggregation software providing transparency across multiple blockchain platforms.
SaaS platform for emergency response and infrastructure management for cities and utilities.
Daupler develops a response management platform for utilities, public works, and service organizations to manage service requests and emergency situations more efficiently. The platform addresses communication and coordination pain points in traditional response workflows.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSKansas City, US
John Bertrand(Founder and CEO)Ryan Rosenbaum(CTO)
Web3 platform connecting phone numbers to blockchain wallets for enterprise use cases.
Post-graduate earnings guarantee for college students for the first five years after graduation.
Social media intelligence company helping clients identify influential customer segments.
Decarbonization-as-a-Service platform connecting organizations with cleantech vendors for climate action.
Competitive gaming platform and service provider for high school students in the United States.
Platform combining tech-enabled clinical navigation and opioid-minimizing surgical pathways.
Mental fitness product in virtual worlds powered by biometric data from consumer wearables.
Automated engine start-stop solution for fleet management reducing overnight idle time.
Neonatal care technology developer for preterm and full-term infants.
Continuous safety monitoring solution for industrial workers using wearable sensors.
Creator of Balance, a superfood shot delivering half a day's recommended servings of fruits and vegetables.
FINRA-registered broker-dealer and online exchange for trading secondary real estate investment vehicles.
Advanced data analytics platform providing insights across the agriculture industry.
Virtual primary care and patient advocacy company providing on-demand dedicated care teams.
FinTech platform offering revenue-based financing for B2B subscription-based companies.
Cloud-based AI agents for healthcare administrative tasks and revenue cycle optimization.
AR-driven order fulfillment platform with machine learning to optimize retail operations.
Mobile transaction and payment platform simplifying interactions with government agencies.
IoT operating system and service delivery platform for enterprise IoT solutions.
Micro-learning platform delivering bite-sized training for deskless workforces.
SaaS-based jobsite management software for construction project coordination and communications.
API for transforming rich-media content like videos and podcasts into LLM-ready data.
Marketplace connecting fleets and drivers to a nationwide network of mechanics with AI-powered repair insights.
AI-native compliance platform automating manual document review and audit evidence gathering.
AI-powered sales enablement solution using natural language processing for top-of-funnel prospecting.
AAHA-compliant web-based platform for veterinary hospitals managing dental and anesthesia workflows.
Sensor-based system capturing real-time statistical and performance analytics for sports teams.
AI-based smart building platform for performance and operations management.
Medication adherence system capturing patient data to drive behavioral interventions.
Designer and manufacturer of safe, reliable lithium-ion battery storage systems.
Provider of secure-by-design solutions for online backup, sync, and share.
Social opinion platform driving engagement and revenue for publishers and brands.
AI-powered subscription management solution for direct-to-consumer brands on Shopify.
Operations platform for trucking companies with mobile apps and loadboard marketplace.
Advanced monitoring platform for government authorities to electronically supervise criminal justice populations.
NFT platform providing creator infrastructure, community tooling, and analytics for artists and collectors.
Digital privacy-as-a-service platform enabling safe sharing of sensitive data and algorithms.
Precision livestock optimization platform helping cattle producers make mating and reproduction decisions.
B2C online platform for purchasing high-mileage used cars.
Board seats · per SEC filings · 2
what is this? ⓘ$800K raise · filed Aug 2021 · via Darcy M. Howe
$500K raise · filed Jul 2020 · via Darcy P. Howe
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does KCRise Fund invest at?
- KCRise Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is KCRise Fund's typical check size?
- KCRise Fund typically writes checks of $1M.
- What sectors does KCRise Fund focus on?
- KCRise Fund focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is KCRise Fund located?
- KCRise Fund is headquartered in Kansas City, US.
- Does KCRise Fund lead rounds?
- KCRise Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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