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KB Partners

KB Partners

Highland Park, Illinoiskbpartners.com

Overview

KB Partners is a suburban Chicago-based investment firm focused on early-stage venture capital investments at the intersection of sports and technology.

Year Founded

1996

Portfolio Companies

31

Investments

KB Partners investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SymitriJun 2026SeedCo-investor
SportIQFeb 2026Series ALead
The RealestJan 2026Series ACo-investor
International Dance LeagueNov 2025SeedCo-investor
3ICEJul 2025VC RoundCo-investor

Key People

Keith Bank

CEO Founder

Lance Dietz

Partner

Steve Ahern

Partner

Matt Howard

Principal

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersHighland Park, Illinois
Year Founded1996

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