KCRise Fund, founded by Darcy Howe, is a for-profit venture capital fund investing in early-stage Kansas and Missouri companies, with $70M under management.
2016
KCRise Fund, founded by Darcy Howe in 2016, is a for-profit venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in companies based in Kansas and the western half of Missouri. With $70 million under management, the fund typically participates in Seed and Series A rounds, alongside other institutional VC investors. KCRise Fund is an initiative of KCRising, aimed at scaling existing businesses and realizing the potential of the Kansas City region.
Notable portfolio companies include AstrumU, Cariloop, and TripleBlind. The fund's key decision-maker, Darcy Howe, has been instrumental in driving the firm's investment strategy. KCRise Fund emphasizes a collaborative approach, often co-investing with other VCs to provide robust support to its portfolio companies. The fund also offers value-add services such as strategic guidance and networking opportunities to help startups scale effectively.
Kcrise Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies39
Follow-on Investments13
Current Portfolio Count39
Top Investment Stages
Seed19 (42.2%)
Series A15 (33.3%)
Pre-Seed6 (13.3%)
Series B5 (11.1%)
Stage Mix
Seed 42%Series A 33%Pre-Seed 13%Series B 11%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
