KB Partners

KB Partners, LLC, established in 1996, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois. The company specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on the intersection of sports and technology. KB Partners typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in passionate innovators and experienced managers, aiming to build dominant new enterprises. The firm's investment focus includes sports-related products, services, and technologies, as well as internet products and services, information technology, and data analytics opportunities. KB Partners takes an active approach, working in partnership with entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses.

Byron Denenberg

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Matt Howard

Principal

Past deals in Oregon

Omorpho

Seed Round in 2023
Omorpho is a fitness company founded in 2017 in Portland, Oregon, that aims to revolutionize training through its innovative micro-weighted sportswear. Its flagship GRAVITY SPORTSWEAR collection employs strategically placed small weights across the body, enhancing the effectiveness of workouts for both fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes. This design allows users to improve their strength and speed simply by changing what they wear during training, without restricting natural movement. The name "Omorpho," derived from the Greek word for "beautiful," reflects the company's commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing and functional products that support a simplified approach to achieving fitness goals.

GridRival

Venture Round in 2023
GridRival, Inc. is a company that creates a motorsports application designed to enhance engagement among fans of racing. The platform allows users to join or create leagues, invite friends, and manage their race teams, all while competing against one another. Participants earn points based on the real-world performances of their chosen racers, which adds a competitive edge to the experience. The application is accessible on both mobile devices and laptops, available through major app stores. Formerly known as Fantasy Sport GP LLC, GridRival was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. The company aims to combine elements of fantasy gaming and sports betting with motorsports content, fostering a social environment for fans to interact and compete.

Omorpho

Seed Round in 2022
Omorpho is a fitness company founded in 2017 in Portland, Oregon, that aims to revolutionize training through its innovative micro-weighted sportswear. Its flagship GRAVITY SPORTSWEAR collection employs strategically placed small weights across the body, enhancing the effectiveness of workouts for both fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes. This design allows users to improve their strength and speed simply by changing what they wear during training, without restricting natural movement. The name "Omorpho," derived from the Greek word for "beautiful," reflects the company's commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing and functional products that support a simplified approach to achieving fitness goals.

GridRival

Seed Round in 2021
GridRival, Inc. is a company that creates a motorsports application designed to enhance engagement among fans of racing. The platform allows users to join or create leagues, invite friends, and manage their race teams, all while competing against one another. Participants earn points based on the real-world performances of their chosen racers, which adds a competitive edge to the experience. The application is accessible on both mobile devices and laptops, available through major app stores. Formerly known as Fantasy Sport GP LLC, GridRival was established in 2016 and is headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. The company aims to combine elements of fantasy gaming and sports betting with motorsports content, fostering a social environment for fans to interact and compete.

Omorpho

Seed Round in 2021
Omorpho is a fitness company founded in 2017 in Portland, Oregon, that aims to revolutionize training through its innovative micro-weighted sportswear. Its flagship GRAVITY SPORTSWEAR collection employs strategically placed small weights across the body, enhancing the effectiveness of workouts for both fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes. This design allows users to improve their strength and speed simply by changing what they wear during training, without restricting natural movement. The name "Omorpho," derived from the Greek word for "beautiful," reflects the company's commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing and functional products that support a simplified approach to achieving fitness goals.
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