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Steve Ahern

Investor at KB Partners

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Steve Ahern is a Partner at KB Partners, specializing in early-stage venture capital investments in sectors like AR/VR, entertainment, and AI. With a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, he has successfully invested in companies like Tixologi and StreamLayer, demonstrating strong financial analysis and strategic planning skills. Steve Ahern's career highlights include leading investments in companies like StreamLayer at the Series A stage and serving on the boards of Tixologi and SIQ Basketball, showcasing his expertise in financial modeling and program management within the startup ecosystem.

Work Experience 

  • Board Member

    2024 - Current

  • Partner

    2021

    KB Partners is a suburban Chicago based investment firm focused on early stage venture capital investments at the intersection of sports and technology. We help build dominant new enterprises by working in partnership with talented entrepreneurs and experienced managers.

  • Principal

    2018 - 2021

  • Board Observer

    2023

  • Board Member

    2023

  • Board Member

    2021

GridRival is a real money gaming platform dedicated exclusively to motorsports.

Raised $8,600,000.00 from March Capital, Seraph Group, Mark Siegel, Sharp Alpha Advisors, KB Partners, Benjie Cherniak, ESPT Ventures, KB Partners, Sharp Alpha Advisors and Lloyd Danzig.

  • Board Member

    2021

  • Board Member

    2018

StreamLayer is an online media platform that develops interactive viewing experience for mobile video services.

Raised $12,756,000.00 from KB Partners and Steven Galanis.

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2022

    Acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment

Repeat Gaming is an esports tournament platform where users can compete for cash prizes across games.

Raised $2,500,000.00 from Asymmetry Ventures, KB Partners and Varga Capital.

  • Board Observer

    2019 - 2021

    Acquired by SRAM

  • Investment Banking Senior Associate

    2018 - 2018

    Industrials / M&A

  • Investment Banking Associate

    2016 - 2018

Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides various financial products and services.

Raised $12,950,000,000.00 from ValueAct Capital and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

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