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WIN 98.5

WIN 98.5 Covers KZFV’s $50 Million Launch

September 25, 2024

WIN 98.5 and WKZO covered KZFV’s $50 million launch and its venture capital, real estate and Main Street investment strategies.

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EINPresswire

KZFV Announces a $50 Million Investment Fund

September 24, 2024

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures unveiled a $50 million fund at a Sept. 24, 2024 launch at the Kalamazoo Country Club, splitting capital across venture, real estate and Main Street…

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Yahoo

Yahoo Covers KZFV’s $50 Million Launch

September 24, 2024

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures launched Tuesday at the Kalamazoo Country Club with $50 million and three funds covering property development, high-growth startups and local businesses.

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WOODTV

WOODTV Covers KZFV’s $50 Million Launch

September 24, 2024

A new $50 million fund, Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, launched at the Kalamazoo Country Club with three arms targeting property development, high-growth startups and local…

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WWMT

WWMT Profiles KZFV’s $50 Million Fund

September 24, 2024

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures launched Sept. 24, 2024 with a $50 million commitment, billed by WWMT as Southwest Michigan’s first Black-owned venture capital firm, built by seven…