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Richard King

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Founder/CEO at GNV Capital
📍 Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Richard King is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder/CEO of GNV Capital, a single family office that invests in founder-led businesses and commercial real estate. His diverse investment portfolio includes sectors such as banking, technology, restaurants, healthcare, and manufacturing, reflecting a broad range of business interests.

Based in Lawrence, Kansas, Richard is a family man who has been married for over 30 years and has three sons. He is active in his community and his personal interests include traveling, golf, and pickleball. He enjoys spending time with family and friends while also forging new business relationships.

He is an investor in Custom Container Living, a company that builds affordable and stylish homes from shipping containers.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Founder/CEO
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
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Priorities

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Founder-Led Businesses
His family office, GNV Capital, specifically focuses on investing in and partnering with founder-led and family-owned companies.
Restaurant Investing
As a former restaurant owner, he invests in unique and growing concepts like Hawaiian Bros and The Rice Box.
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Career

Work history

12-2013
Founder/CEO
GNV Capital
6-2008
Investor
Great American Bank
10-2024
Investor
Custom Container Living
9-2021
Investor
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
4-2024
Investor
Holiday Inn Express
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Education
1984 - 1988
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Missouri Western State University
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St. Joseph
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