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KeyBank

North America, Ohio, United States, Cleveland

Description

KeyBank is a bank holding company. It is a bank-based financial services company.

Investor Profile

KeyBank has backed more than 43 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 34 rounds, about 79% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Grant, Post Ipo Debt, Debt Financing rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Australia, The Netherlands.
  • Strong thematic focus on Non Profit, Education, Real Estate.
  • Led 9 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (63%)
  • Post Ipo Debt (14%)
  • Debt Financing (12%)
  • Private Equity (7%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (2%)
  • Series D (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • Australia (2%)
  • The Netherlands (2%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Non Profit
  • Education
  • Real Estate
  • Health Care
  • Financial Services
  • Family
  • Communities
  • Real Estate Investment
  • Service Industry
  • Fintech
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Who does KeyBank frequently co-invest with?

Morgan Stanley
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Societe Generale
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Goldman Sachs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Citi
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
TBK Bank
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 1
RBC Capital
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
Citizens Bank
North America, Rhode Island, United States, Providence
Co-Investments: 2
Bank of America
North America, North Carolina, United States, Charlotte
Co-Investments: 2
Truist Securities
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1
Raymond James
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by KeyBank?

Pasadena Private Lending

Pasadena, California, United States

Pasadena Private Lending specializes in private lending, retirement solutions, wealth management services, and bookkeeping services.

AdviceBookkeeping and PayrollCommercial LendingFinanceRetirementWealth Management
Debt FinancingOct 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Lightshift Energy

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Lightshift Energy is a utility-scale energy storage development company.

EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Debt FinancingOct 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
WarHorse Gaming

St Louis, Missouri, United States

WarHorse Casino is a gaming app.

GamingOnline Games
Debt FinancingOct 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $300,000,000
Madison Energy Infrastructure

New York, New York, United States

Madison Energy Infrastructure is a platform that creates, owns, and manages renewable energy projects.

Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingSep 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $800,000,000
Healthcare Finance Direct

Bakersfield, California, United States

Healthcare Finance Direct is a finance platform.

CreditFinancial ServicesHealth Care
Debt FinancingSep 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $175,000,000
Mass Insight Education & Research

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Mass Insight Education & Research is a nonprofit organization that provides district restructuring and rigorous academic programs.

E-LearningMarket ResearchNon Profit
GrantSep 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000
Trinity Capital

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Trinity Capital is a provider of venture debt and equipment financing to venture-backed companies with institutional equity investors.

FinanceFinancial ServicesLendingVenture Capital
Post Ipo DebtSep 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $690,000,000
Global Net Lease

New York, New York, United States

Global Net Lease is a real estate investment trust.

Commercial Real EstateReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Post Ipo DebtAug 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,800,000,000
BlueWave

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

BlueWave is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy.

EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Debt FinancingJul 30, 2025
Amount Raised: $247,000,000
Lydian Energy

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Lydian Energy is a independent power producer specializing in the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale solar.

Debt FinancingJul 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $233,000,000