Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures

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A Black-owned investment firm fostering inclusive growth through early-stage investments in underrepresented founders and local businesses.

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2024VC15 portfolio$50.0M AUMKalamazoo, United States

About

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures (KzFV) is a $50 million venture capital firm founded in 2024 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It aims to foster inclusive growth by providing early-stage investments to high-growth startups, funding real estate development, and supporting local Main Street businesses. The firm is dedicated to empowering underrepresented founders and catalyzing economic equity across Michigan and beyond.

Key facts

At-a-glance profile data

Website
kzfv.com
Type
VC
Headquarters
Kalamazoo, United States
Funds raised
$50M
Portfolio companies
15
Stages
Pre-Seed
Seed
Seed-Plus
Sector focus
AI
Biotechnology
GovTech
Healthcare
Commerce

Recent investments

Recent funding rounds Kalamazoo Forward Ventures took part in
DateCompanyRoundAmount
11 Jun 2025Intero BiosystemsPre-Seed$2M
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Frequently asked

What companies has Kalamazoo Forward Ventures invested in?

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures has invested in Intero Biosystems, RJ’s Printing, Meknology, Motmot, Breadless and 10 more.