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.

Stephan Ahern

Partner

Steve Ahern

Principal

Keith Bank

CEO and Founder

Lance Dietz

Principal

John Garabedian

Partner

Matt Howard

Principal

Past deals in Gambling

nVenue

Seed Round in 2023
nVenue develops a predictive sports platform that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate probabilities for various outcomes in basketball, baseball, motorsports, and football. It offers live betting experiences and entertaining content for fans.

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.

Goss

Seed Round in 2022
Goss is a developer of a social gaming platform that allows users to place bets on events and items based on their personal preferences. The company's application is designed for both web and mobile environments, providing a user-friendly experience primarily targeted at women interested in wagering on social and fashion events. By fostering a fun and interactive setting, Goss aims to engage users in a unique social gaming experience that combines betting with their interests.

ShotQuality

Venture Round in 2022
ShotQuality is a sports analytics platform that calculates over 90 variables to predict game outcomes accurately. It serves over 60 NCAA D-1 teams, providing actionable insights for improved coaching and betting decisions.

nVenue

Seed Round in 2022
nVenue develops a predictive sports platform that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to generate probabilities for various outcomes in basketball, baseball, motorsports, and football. It offers live betting experiences and entertaining content for fans.

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.
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