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Kentucky Investment Fund Act (KIFA)

Funds tax credits to individuals and corporations investing in KEDFA-approved venture capital funds targeting Kentucky small businesses.

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The Kentucky Investment Fund Act, or KIFA, sits under the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority and gives personal and corporate investors a tax credit for putting money into KEDFA-approved investment funds. Its purpose is to direct capital into Kentucky small businesses with fewer than 100 employees, especially technology-related ventures that need patient early growth capital.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: ced.ky.gov