Kalamazoo Forward Ventures (KzFV)
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures (KzFV)
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- 149 Corporation Hall Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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Kalamazoo Forward Ventures (KzFV) is a $50 million, Black-founded investment firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Built to bridge gaps and spark opportunity, KzFV backs bold entrepreneurs, game-changing ideas, and community-rooted developments—with capital, connection, and care. We’re not your average fund. KzFV brings together three distinct investment arms under one roof. 1) Venture Capital: Focused on high-growth, high-potential startups across Michigan and the Midwest. 2) Main Street: Fueling neighborhood-based businesses, legacy brands, and everyday entrepreneurs ready to scale. 3) Real Estate: Investing in equitable development projects that strengthen Kalamazoo’s neighborhoods from the ground up. Each pillar operates with intention—supporting founders, builders, and developers who have what it takes to grow, but haven’t always had access to the right resources. This isn’t just capital—it’s community-powered investment with long-term vision. We’re here to reshape what funding looks like, who it’s for, and how it shows up. And we believe the best place to start is home.
Contact
- Visit Website
- 149 Corporation Hall Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Google Map
Team
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Eric Wimbley
Managing Partner – Management Team -
Marcel Fable Price
Director of Community and Strategic Engagement -
Daniel Jefferies
Managing Partner – Venture Capital -
Dwayne Powell Jr
Managing Partner - Mainstreet -
Jamaurai Bogan
General Partner – Real Estate
Stages of Investment
- Idea/Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Startup/Early
Sectors of Investment
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Advanced Materials/Manufacturing
- Alternative Energy
- Business Services
- Consumer Products
- Engineering Design + Development
- Information Technology
- Life Sciences
- Media
- Mobility
- Mobility/Auto Manufacturing
- Other
- Professional/Corp Services
IT Subsectors
- Artificial Intelligence
- Other
- Services
- Software
Life Science Subsectors
- Animal Health/Agriculture
- Biotechnology
- Devices
- Diagnostics
- Healthcare Services
Details
- Michigan Investment Professionals6
- Assets Under Management $50,000,000
- Funds Managed (Current & Historical)3
- Actively InvestingYes
- Preferred Initial Investment$25,000-$250,000