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Keith Harrington

COO at Novel Capital - Growth Capital for Software Companies

Keith Harrington is the Co-Founder and COO of Novel Capital, a fintech funding platform that provides non-dilutive capital to B2B software companies.1 He founded the company in October 2017 and is based in Kansas City.1

Harrington has a diverse background in investing, operations, and entrepreneurship:

  1. Education:

    • MBA from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business
    • B.S. in Finance from Park University
    • Completed the Venture Capital Executive Program at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business1
  2. Professional Experience:

    • Founder of RBF Network, supporting revenue-based investors (January 2020 - Present)1
    • Previously worked as a Managing Director at KBA, leading digital health and technology investments2
    • Led technology infrastructure operations for Quintiles Transnational2
    • Worked at Birch Telecom, helping build technical infrastructure for rapid growth2
  3. Entrepreneurial Ventures:

    • Co-founded Novel Capital, which has raised funding from investors like Ignia Partners, MatterScale, Gaingels, and Ulu Ventures3
    • Founded Upstart Partners to help Midwest entrepreneurs access capital2
    • Co-founded Fulcrum Global Capital, a $100 million venture capital fund focused on agtech, animal health, and digital health industries2
  4. Recognition:

    • Named in Ingram's Magazine 40 Under 40 in Kansas City Class of 20141

Harrington's work at Novel Capital focuses on providing fast, non-dilutive funding to B2B software companies with recurring revenue between $500K to $5M, seeking growth capital of $100K to $5M.1 The company aims to be a comprehensive resource for entrepreneurs, helping them make informed decisions about various funding options.3

Highlights

May 29 · startlandnews.com
Novel secures $15M round in bid to get tech founders the capital to ...
Novel secures $15M round in bid to get tech founders the capital to ...
KC's DivvyHQ sells to North Carolina company - Kansas City Business Journal - The Business Journals
KC's DivvyHQ sells to North Carolina company - Kansas City Business Journal - The Business Journals
Keith Harrington On Raising $120 Million In Debt Capital To Build A ...
Jan 11 · TechCrunch
Flexible VC: A new model for startups targeting profitability - TechCrunch
Flexible VC: A new model for startups targeting profitability - TechCrunch
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Keith Harrington | Directory - Kauffman Fellows

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Olathe, Kansas, United States