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Kentucky - The firm was founded in 1993, United States
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • HealthTech (& Fitness) • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile
Chrysalis Partner - I invest with entrepreneurs who use information and data to drive innovation for businesses.
Owensboro Kentucky - London United Kingdom - U.K., U.K.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • Education • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Logistics (& Distribution)
Very experienced investment banker interested in funding growing manufacturing and clean technology businesses in the UK
San Francisco California - Lexington Massachusetts - Canada - Massachusetts - Palo Alto California, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Mobile
Founded in 1978, Watermill Group is a private buyout group focusing on acquiring middle-market (<$40-500M sales) companies in transition based in the U.S. and Canada. The firm's preferred industry types are Manufacturing, Value-added distribution, and Business services. The only industries that Watermill will not consider are those with short product life cycles, such as pure fashion or leading edge technology. The ideal company will be generating between $40 to $500 million in revenues and present an opportunity for Watermill to acquire a control position. Watermill engages a wide range of business situations, including the following: Situations which require creativity, operating experience, strategic insight, and ability to act quickly; Carve outs and divestitures of non-core businesses; Secured lender sales; Balance sheet restructurings; Prepackaged bankruptcies, section 363 sales, and stalking horse bids; and Distressed, turnaround, and other special situations.
Durham North Carolina - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Charlotte North Carolina - Atlanta Georgia - North Carolina - Louisville Kentucky, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
CapitalSouth Partners was founded in 1998 to provide private equity capital and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies. Since its inception, CapitalSouth has closed over 100 transactions. With over $700 million under management through multiple committed funds, CapitalSouth actively seeks to invest in lower middle-market companies located primarily in the South, but also throughout the U.S. CapitalSouth looks to invest between $2M and $10M in companies with revenues in excess of $8M and EBITDA in excess of $2M. The Fund does not invest in start-ups, high-risk situations, turnarounds or businesses located outside the United States. Mezzanine investments of up to $40 million can be arranged through syndication, where CapitalSouth Partners will serve as the lead investor. CapitalSouth has invested in multiple sectors, including business services, general industrial, consumer products, restaurant & food, healthcare, information technology, and energy services. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte and operates full-service offices in Raleigh, Dallas, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, and Orlando, Florida.
Durham North Carolina - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Charlotte North Carolina - Atlanta Georgia - Tallahassee Florida - Louisville Kentucky, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
CapitalSouth Partners was founded in 1998 to provide private equity capital and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies. Since its inception, CapitalSouth has closed over 100 transactions. With over $700 million under management through multiple committed funds, CapitalSouth actively seeks to invest in lower middle-market companies located primarily in the South, but also throughout the U.S. CapitalSouth looks to invest between $2M and $10M in companies with revenues in excess of $8M and EBITDA in excess of $2M. The Fund does not invest in start-ups, high-risk situations, turnarounds or businesses located outside the United States. Mezzanine investments of up to $40 million can be arranged through syndication, where CapitalSouth Partners will serve as the lead investor. CapitalSouth has invested in multiple sectors, including business services, general industrial, consumer products, restaurant & food, healthcare, information technology, and energy services. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte and operates full-service offices in Raleigh, Dallas, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, and Orlando, Florida.
Durham North Carolina - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Charlotte North Carolina - Atlanta Georgia - North Carolina - Louisville Kentucky, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
CapitalSouth Partners was founded in 1998 to provide private equity capital and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies. Since its inception, CapitalSouth has closed over 100 transactions. With over $700 million under management through multiple committed funds, CapitalSouth actively seeks to invest in lower middle-market companies located primarily in the South, but also throughout the U.S. CapitalSouth looks to invest between $2M and $10M in companies with revenues in excess of $8M and EBITDA in excess of $2M. The Fund does not invest in start-ups, high-risk situations, turnarounds or businesses located outside the United States. Mezzanine investments of up to $40 million can be arranged through syndication, where CapitalSouth Partners will serve as the lead investor. CapitalSouth has invested in multiple sectors, including business services, general industrial, consumer products, restaurant & food, healthcare, information technology, and energy services. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte and operates full-service offices in Raleigh, Dallas, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, and Orlando, Florida.
Durham North Carolina - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Charlotte North Carolina - Atlanta Georgia - North Carolina - Louisville Kentucky, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
CapitalSouth Partners was founded in 1998 to provide private equity capital and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies. Since its inception, CapitalSouth has closed over 100 transactions. With over $700 million under management through multiple committed funds, CapitalSouth actively seeks to invest in lower middle-market companies located primarily in the South, but also throughout the U.S. CapitalSouth looks to invest between $2M and $10M in companies with revenues in excess of $8M and EBITDA in excess of $2M. The Fund does not invest in start-ups, high-risk situations, turnarounds or businesses located outside the United States. Mezzanine investments of up to $40 million can be arranged through syndication, where CapitalSouth Partners will serve as the lead investor. CapitalSouth has invested in multiple sectors, including business services, general industrial, consumer products, restaurant & food, healthcare, information technology, and energy services. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte and operates full-service offices in Raleigh, Dallas, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, and Orlando, Florida.
Durham North Carolina - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Charlotte North Carolina - Atlanta Georgia - North Carolina - Louisville Kentucky, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
CapitalSouth Partners was founded in 1998 to provide private equity capital and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies. Since its inception, CapitalSouth has closed over 100 transactions. With over $700 million under management through multiple committed funds, CapitalSouth actively seeks to invest in lower middle-market companies located primarily in the South, but also throughout the U.S. CapitalSouth looks to invest between $2M and $10M in companies with revenues in excess of $8M and EBITDA in excess of $2M. The Fund does not invest in start-ups, high-risk situations, turnarounds or businesses located outside the United States. Mezzanine investments of up to $40 million can be arranged through syndication, where CapitalSouth Partners will serve as the lead investor. CapitalSouth has invested in multiple sectors, including business services, general industrial, consumer products, restaurant & food, healthcare, information technology, and energy services. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte and operates full-service offices in Raleigh, Dallas, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, and Orlando, Florida.
Durham North Carolina - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Charlotte North Carolina - Atlanta Georgia - Louisville Kentucky, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
CapitalSouth Partners was founded in 1998 to provide private equity capital and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies. Since its inception, CapitalSouth has closed over 100 transactions. With over $700 million under management through multiple committed funds, CapitalSouth actively seeks to invest in lower middle-market companies located primarily in the South, but also throughout the U.S. CapitalSouth looks to invest between $2M and $10M in companies with revenues in excess of $8M and EBITDA in excess of $2M. The Fund does not invest in start-ups, high-risk situations, turnarounds or businesses located outside the United States. Mezzanine investments of up to $40 million can be arranged through syndication, where CapitalSouth Partners will serve as the lead investor. CapitalSouth has invested in multiple sectors, including business services, general industrial, consumer products, restaurant & food, healthcare, information technology, and energy services. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte and operates full-service offices in Raleigh, Dallas, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, and Orlando, Florida.
Durham North Carolina - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Charlotte North Carolina - Atlanta Georgia - North Carolina - Louisville Kentucky, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services)
CapitalSouth Partners was founded in 1998 to provide private equity capital and mezzanine capital to middle-market companies. Since its inception, CapitalSouth has closed over 100 transactions. With over $700 million under management through multiple committed funds, CapitalSouth actively seeks to invest in lower middle-market companies located primarily in the South, but also throughout the U.S. CapitalSouth looks to invest between $2M and $10M in companies with revenues in excess of $8M and EBITDA in excess of $2M. The Fund does not invest in start-ups, high-risk situations, turnarounds or businesses located outside the United States. Mezzanine investments of up to $40 million can be arranged through syndication, where CapitalSouth Partners will serve as the lead investor. CapitalSouth has invested in multiple sectors, including business services, general industrial, consumer products, restaurant & food, healthcare, information technology, and energy services. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte and operates full-service offices in Raleigh, Dallas, Texas, Louisville, Kentucky, and Orlando, Florida.
Houston - Philadelphia, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Investment Management • Mobile
Chrysalis Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and growth investments. The firm invests in the healthcare services, technology, media, communications and business service sectors. Chrysalis was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
New Zealand - - Louisville Kentucky - Tauranga New Zealand - U.S.A., U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • Energy • CleanTech • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • AR/VR • Human Resources • Mobile • Consumer
Bill Murphy is a Co-Founder and serves as Advisor and Chairman at Wagepoint. He is also an angel investor. Murphy served as Chief Executive Officer at Ledgers. He is also working with Gordon B. Lang and Associates as President and COO and W. Murphy Investments as President. Bill has spent his entire career helping small businesses succeed first as a Chartered Accountant and then as an entrepreneur.
Kentucky, United States
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Other • IT (& TMT) • Media • FinTech (& Financials services) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Real Estate (& Construction) • Investment Management
Lunsford Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm invests in the healthcare, technology, entertainment and real estate sectors.
- Louisville Kentucky - New York New York - Los Angeles California - New York United S, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • A.I. (& Big Data) • Aerospace (& Defense) • Mobile • Consumer • Industrials
Co-Founder, Slated • Actor • Writer
Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky - Evansville (IN) - Dayton (OH) - Indianapolis (IN) - Cincinnati (OH), U.S.A. - India
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Other • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Analytics • AR/VR • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • GovTech • Human Resources • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Local commerce • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Messaging • Payments • Robotics • Mobile Apps • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS • DeepTech • FoodTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Incubators • Music • Investment Management • LegalTech • Life Science • Mobile • Mobility • Nanotechnology • Nonprofits • Oncology • Pets • Online Social • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Restaurants • Oil & Gas (& Mining) • Woman Focused • Industrials • Film Production (& Distribution) • Semiconductors • 3D Printing
We invest in idea to growth stage Kentucky-based companies and technologies across industries and sectors through our investment arm (Keyhorse Capital) https://www.openvc.app/fund/Keyhorse%20Capital
Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Other • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • Sales (& Marketing) • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • Entertainment (& Sports) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Cannabis • Blockchain (& Cryptos) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Gaming (& eSports) • Advertising • Analytics • AR/VR • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • Future Of Work • Food & Beverage • GovTech • Human Resources • Impact • Insurance (& InsurTech) • Local commerce • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Messaging • Payments • Robotics • Mobile Apps • Aerospace (& Defense) • Real Estate (& Construction) • SaaS • DeepTech • FoodTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Incubators • Music • Investment Management • LegalTech • Life Science • Mobile • Mobility • Nanotechnology • Nonprofits • Oncology • Pets • Online Social • Consumer • Pharmaceutical (& Medicine) • Restaurants • Oil & Gas (& Mining) • Woman Focused • Industrials • Film Production (& Distribution) • Semiconductors • 3D Printing
We invest in pre-seed and seed stage companies based in Kentucky. Keyhorse is the investment arm of Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC).