Leawood Venture Capital

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Overview

Leawood Venture Capital is a Kansas-based venture capital firm founded in 2016-2017 that invests in early-stage technology companies, particularly in cybersecurity, communications and information technology, life sciences & healthcare, and consumer products & services across the United States. The firm, managed by experienced founders and operators, has raised multiple funds including at least two closed funds and invested in over 25 portfolio companies, with check sizes ranging from $500K-$1M to $1M-$3M in pre-seed to Series B+ rounds.¹²³⁴

History

Leawood Venture Capital was founded in 2016 or 2017 by successful founders and experienced business operators, including co-founders Brendan Fallis and Karl Gemperli, who serve as Managing Directors and General Partners.²³⁴ The firm raised its first fund closing in December 2017 and a second fund, Leawood Capital Venture Fund II, in January 2020.³ It has since invested in more than 25 portfolio companies, leveraging team expertise and relationships on both US coasts.²⁴

Reputation

Leawood Venture Capital is perceived as a niche early-stage VC firm with a focus on sectors where its team has deep expertise, enabling value-add investments in US tech companies.²⁴⁵ Professionals note its modest scale with around 7 employees and closed funds, positioning it as a regional player from Kansas accessing national deals.¹³ No widespread criticisms or enthusiast perceptions are documented in available sources.

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