Zeeshan Bhatti

Zeeshan Bhatti is an Associate and Head of Platform at Keyhorse Capital, based in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, he has spent over two years sourcing early-stage startups and deploying structured post-investment support across talent acquisition, tax credits, and syndication for the firm's active portfolio. Previously, Bhatti worked as a Credits and Incentives Consultant at McGuire Sponsel, where he structured tax incentives for middle-market companies across the Midwest. He also served as a Business Services Economic Development Manager at Louisville Forward, focusing on regional economic growth initiatives. Earlier in his career, he managed client assets and obtained his Series 7 and 66 licenses within the Global Wealth and Investment Management division at Merrill Lynch. Bhatti currently focuses on building operational processes, vendor networks, and strategic partnerships to accelerate the growth of Kentucky-based technology ventures.