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Awesome Inc (Awesome Fund)
Micro-fund
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Awesome Fund is a $5 million pre-seed and seed stage fund launched by Awesome Inc, dedicated to investing in high-potential tech startups in and near Kentucky. The fund writes initial checks between $50,000 and $250,000, reserving half of its capital for follow-on investments, and leverages Awesome Inc's accelerator programs, mentor networks, and the 5 Across pitch competition to gain early access to top-tier regional founders. The fund prioritizes early-stage, high-potential startups with proven traction, scalable technology, and innovative solutions, with a mission to drive entrepreneurship and economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. As stated by Managing Partner Keith McMunn: "Our connection with Awesome Inc gives us a front-row seat to some of the most promising startups in Kentucky."
Notable quotes
“Our connection with Awesome Inc gives us a front-row seat to some of the most promising startups in Kentucky. Surpassing our fundraising goal is a testament to the strength of this ecosystem and the confidence our investors have in our ability to back high-growth companies.”
“2025 was a year of strategic positioning and early scaling. Our new investments reflect forward-looking conviction in technologies with real market impact, and our follow-on capital underscores confidence in strong execution and tangible outcomes.”
Team
Emily Wehrle
General Partner, Awesome Fund
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrice | Pre-seed | — | 2025 |
| Parasight Systems | Pre-seed | — | 2025 |
| Dealer Trade Network | Pre-seed | — | 2025 |
| Wicked Technologies | Seed | — | 2023 |
| Thynk Health | Seed | — | 2023 |
| Kyndly Benefits | Seed | — | 2023 |
| Xena Intelligence | Pre-seed | — | 2023 |
| Neurotone | Pre-seed | — | 2023 |
| TitleWise | Pre-seed | — | 2023 |
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