Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation
Lexington, Kentuckykstc.com
Overview
Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1987 that supports technology-based startup companies in Kentucky through talent and capital investments. It manages several statewide initiatives, including the Kentucky Enterprise Fund, which provides pre-seed and seed-stage investments to scalable startups. Keyhorse Capital operates as KSTC's venture capital arm. The firm's investment sectors include life sciences, information technology, bioscience, energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
kstc.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElectraMet | Jan 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| ADEM Technologies | Oct 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ADEM Technologies | Jun 2024 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| TruDiagnostic | Mar 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Nexosome Oncology | Nov 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
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