KzFV
Investing in
a Brighter Future
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures (KzFV) is a $50 million, Black-founded investment firm planted and nurtured right here in Kalamazoo—with investments that branch across Michigan.
We’re on a mission to reshape what economic equity looks like, starting with our city and expanding statewide. This is a new model of economic investment—where capital meets culture, and wealth-building starts at the roots.
Who We Are
We’re not just investors.
We’re ecosystem architects—designing and funding bold solutions that transform communities from the inside out.
KzFV was founded by a coalition of change makers, business development professionals, entrepreneurs, and founders who believe Kalamazoo can be a national model for inclusive growth.
Our team brings decades of combined experience across finance, philanthropy, development, and entrepreneurship. We’re guided by a simple belief: that bold dreams and grand visions pave the way to a brighter future.
Watch the video to hear more about who we are and why it matters. You can also meet the full team on our Team page.
What We Do
We invest in people.
In legacy.
In possibility.
KzFV operates across three powerful investment pillars. Each pillar reflects our commitment to building community wealth, creating jobs, and unlocking opportunity at every level.
Main Street
Capital and connections for local mainstreet businesses.
Real Estate
Funding for real estate development.
Venture Capital
Early investments in high-growth startups.
Why It Matters
Kalamazoo has always been a place where big ideas take root. From The Kalamazoo Promise to a legacy of civic innovation, we know that when this community invests in its people—Kalamazoo inspires the world.
KzFV is carrying that legacy forward—intentionally investing in the underinvested and rewriting what’s possible when capital flows through the hands of people who reflect our future.
Hear About Our Latest Ventures
This Is Bigger Than a Fund
This is a blueprint for generational wealth.
A seed planted with care, watered by trust, and built to grow high branches that reach across the state of Michigan. Kalamazoo Forward Ventures is redefining what investment looks like—not just for Kalamazoo, but from it.