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WYO VC

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Wyoming · Seed–Series B · 5 people tracked

Also known as WYO VC MANAGEMENT I LLC

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Investment thesis

WYO VC invests in companies rebuilding America's industrial base, an area it argues capital has long overlooked. Its focus spans two themes: 'Production' (manufacturing, supply chain, materials, and technology for making things at scale) and 'Protection' (dual-use technology, critical infrastructure, and national security systems). The firm concentrates on the Mountain West, leveraging thirteen years of network-building and the annual Wyoming Global Technology Summit its founders have convened since 2014. It views difficulty, complexity, and capital intensity as competitive moats rather than deterrents, and underwrites with institutional discipline drawn from its partners' experience deploying capital across power, infrastructure, and technology globally.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Wyoming, US
Founded
2014
VC funds
1
Tracked investments
7

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website
Caroline Shanor· Advisor, Shanor & Franklin LLCin

Advisor affiliated with Shanor & Franklin LLC.

Jack Selby· Senior Advisor, Thiel Capital & AZ-VCin

Senior advisor associated with Thiel Capital and AZ-VC.

Steven Sundberg· Advisor, Wood River Consulting & Snake River Venture Partnersin

Advisor affiliated with Wood River Consulting and Snake River Venture Partners.

What they invest in

from 6 of 7 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×4Biotech ×2Digital Health ×2Hardware ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Climate Tech ×1

HQs:United States×5

Investments · 7 tracked

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Boomboomsupersonic.comin𝕏

Boom Supersonic develops supersonic aircraft and engines, including the Overture commercial airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine, targeting commercial aviation and advanced infrastructure applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechCentennial, US

Blake Scholl(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsActivant CapitalAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundBessemer Venture PartnersCaruso VenturesDraper Associates+23 more

Boom Supersonicboom.aeroin𝕏

Boom develops supersonic aviation technology, including Overture, a supersonic airliner with orders from United, American, and Japan Airlines, and Symphony, a turbofan engine built for supersonic flight.

Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationCentennial, US

Blake Scholl(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCaruso VenturesDenver VenturesDraper AssociatesE15Industrious Ventures+9 more

Eye to Eye Telehealtheyetoeyetelehealth.comin

Eye to Eye Telehealth develops technology to address data gaps in glaucoma care, working with engineers and clinicians to improve monitoring and treatment.

Digital HealthHealthtechIoTMedical DevicesCheyenne, US

David Smits(Co-founder, Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Specialist)inPreston Smits(Executive Officer)in

Norachemnorachem.ioin𝕏

Norachem applies computational and mathematical methods to drug design, drawing on expertise in science, engineering, and business development.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Amit Roy(CEO / CTO)inLalit K. Sharma(CSO)in

Preamblepreamble.coin

Preamble provides proactive, personalized health management combining comprehensive diagnostics (100+ biomarker blood panels, DEXA body composition, cardiac and fitness assessments), physician-interpreted health reports, and long-term coaching to extend clients' healthspan and lifespan.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessScottsdale, US

Jesse Greer(Founder)Dr. Greer(Founder)

SOSV

Seed-stage global venture capital firm operating deep tech startup programs including IndieBio and HAX.

Co-investorsIreland Strategic Investment Fund

SOSV Visit SOSVsosv.com

SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes pre-seed investments (up to $550k) in about 60 startups per year and joins follow-on rounds, backing founders in biotech, therapeutics, climate, energy, and physical AI.

BiotechClimate TechDeep TechNew York, US

Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesdlabFarvatn VentureGolden Sparrow Ventures, Llc

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has WYO VC made?
WYO VC has 7 tracked investments.
What stage does WYO VC invest at?
WYO VC invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does WYO VC focus on?
WYO VC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, New Materials.
Where is WYO VC located?
WYO VC is headquartered in Wyoming, US.
Who does WYO VC co-invest with?
WYO VC most often shares deals with Bessemer Venture Partners, Draper Associates, UpHonest Capital, among 34 tracked co-investors.

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