Kentucky: startups that just raised money
8 companies with their principal place of business in Kentucky filed a new Form D in the last 30 days, reporting $15.2M sold. Largest: Eclipse Bancorp, Inc. ($13M). Top industries: Other industries (4) · Oil and Gas (2) · Commercial Banking (1) · Technology (other) (1).
| Company | Amount sold | Offering size | Filed | Industry | SEC filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fort Merrill South Drilling Program, L.P. · founded ≤5 yrs Bowling Green, KY | $0 | $1.2M | 2026-09-29 | Oil and Gas | Form D |
| Eclipse Bancorp, Inc. Louisville, KY | $13M | $13M | 2026-09-23 | Commercial Banking | Form D |
| Medallion Racing VI, LLC · founded ≤5 yrs Nicholasville, KY | $0 | Indefinite | 2026-09-21 | Other industries | Form D |
| Storyteller Thoroughbred Fall 2026, LLC · founded ≤5 yrs Louisville, KY | $375K | $375K | 2026-09-18 | Other industries | Form D |
| Happy Go, LLC · founded ≤5 yrs Louisville, KY | $1.7M | $2.4M | 2026-09-15 | Other industries | Form D |
| LQD Assets, LLC · founded ≤5 yrs Bardstown, KY | $39.6K | Indefinite | 2026-09-10 | Other industries | Form D |
| BIDAID, Inc. · founded ≤5 yrs Louisville, KY | $150K | $150K | 2026-09-08 | Technology (other) | Form D |
| 2026 Jackson County Development Program, L.P. · founded ≤5 yrs Bowling Green, KY | $0 | $1.5M | 2026-09-08 | Oil and Gas | Form D |
Source: new Form D notices filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (EDGAR) from 2026-09-04 to 2026-10-03, as filed: public U.S. government data, not verified by TidyTools or the SEC. A Form D is a notice of an exempt securities offering; "amount sold" is what the company reported as sold so far, and not every filer is a startup. Pooled investment funds and amendments are left out. Not investment advice.
FAQ
- Which Kentucky companies raised money recently?
- 8 Kentucky companies filed a new Form D with the SEC between 2026-09-04 and 2026-10-03; the largest reported amount sold was $13M by Eclipse Bancorp, Inc.. The table lists each filing, newest first.
- What is a Form D?
- A short notice companies file with the SEC within 15 days after the first sale in an offering exempt from registration (most often Rule 506(b) or 506(c) private placements). It reports the amount offered and sold so far, the industry and the company's address.
- Does a Form D mean the company raised venture capital?
- Not always. It shows that securities were sold in an exempt offering: venture rounds, angel rounds and SAFEs, but also real estate syndications, debt and other private offerings. The amount sold is what the company reported, at the time of filing.
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