KY Innovation
Overview
KY Innovation is a state government initiative by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development that provides funding, resources, and support to entrepreneurs and high-tech, high-growth-potential startups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carina Medical | Feb 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| ElectraMet | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| HeXalayer | Jul 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Pascal | Jul 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is KY Innovation based?
KY Innovation is headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States.
When was KY Innovation founded?
KY Innovation was founded in 2001.
How many portfolio companies does KY Innovation have?
KY Innovation has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in KY Innovation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Carina Medical, ElectraMet, HeXalayer, Pascal.
What was KY Innovation's most recent investment shown here?
KY Innovation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in HeXalayer in 2025.
What sectors does KY Innovation focus on?
KY Innovation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does KY Innovation focus on?
Stage focus information for KY Innovation is not publicly available.