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

John Garabedian

Partner

Matt Howard

Principal

Past deals in Oregon

Omorpho

Seed Round in 2023
OMORPHO is a fitness company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2017, that aims to transform training through its innovative micro-weighted sportswear. The company offers the GRAVITY SPORTSWEAR collection, which incorporates small weights strategically placed across the body, enabling users—from fitness enthusiasts to professional athletes—to enhance their performance simply by changing their clothing. This design allows for improved strength and speed without restricting natural movement, facilitating a more effective workout experience. The name OMORPHO, derived from a Greek word meaning "beautiful," reflects the company’s commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing products that support individuals in their quest for a healthier lifestyle.

GridRival

Venture Round in 2023
GridRival, Inc. is a company that develops a motorsports application aimed at enhancing engagement among race fans through a blend of fantasy gaming and social interaction. The GridRival app allows users to create or join leagues, invite friends, and manage their teams while competing against others based on real-world race performances. This platform is designed for both mobile devices and laptops, making it accessible for users to participate from various devices. The application is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tigard, Oregon, GridRival seeks to make motorsports more engaging by combining gaming, betting, and motorsports content into a single user-friendly platform.

Omorpho

Seed Round in 2022
OMORPHO is a fitness company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2017, that aims to transform training through its innovative micro-weighted sportswear. The company offers the GRAVITY SPORTSWEAR collection, which incorporates small weights strategically placed across the body, enabling users—from fitness enthusiasts to professional athletes—to enhance their performance simply by changing their clothing. This design allows for improved strength and speed without restricting natural movement, facilitating a more effective workout experience. The name OMORPHO, derived from a Greek word meaning "beautiful," reflects the company’s commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing products that support individuals in their quest for a healthier lifestyle.

GridRival

Seed Round in 2021
GridRival, Inc. is a company that develops a motorsports application aimed at enhancing engagement among race fans through a blend of fantasy gaming and social interaction. The GridRival app allows users to create or join leagues, invite friends, and manage their teams while competing against others based on real-world race performances. This platform is designed for both mobile devices and laptops, making it accessible for users to participate from various devices. The application is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tigard, Oregon, GridRival seeks to make motorsports more engaging by combining gaming, betting, and motorsports content into a single user-friendly platform.

Omorpho

Seed Round in 2021
OMORPHO is a fitness company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2017, that aims to transform training through its innovative micro-weighted sportswear. The company offers the GRAVITY SPORTSWEAR collection, which incorporates small weights strategically placed across the body, enabling users—from fitness enthusiasts to professional athletes—to enhance their performance simply by changing their clothing. This design allows for improved strength and speed without restricting natural movement, facilitating a more effective workout experience. The name OMORPHO, derived from a Greek word meaning "beautiful," reflects the company’s commitment to creating aesthetically pleasing products that support individuals in their quest for a healthier lifestyle.
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