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WYO VC

Venture capital

Wyoming · Seed–Series B · 5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The firm invests in companies rebuilding the industrial base and critical infrastructure of the United States. It targets the Mountain West region where it has built a thirteen-year network through the Wyoming Global Technology Summit. The investment thesis emphasizes that difficulty and complexity serve as competitive moats, protecting opportunities for companies and investors willing to undertake industrial-scale challenges. The firm seeks companies in manufacturing, supply chains, materials, dual-use technology, and critical infrastructure that demonstrate institutional-grade fundamentals.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Wyoming, US
Founded
2014
Tracked investments
8

Team · 5 people

from the firm's website
John Temte· Managing Director, Founderin
Josh Grubaugh· Managing Director, Co-Founderin
Caroline Shanor· Advisor, Shanor & Franklin LLCin
Jack Selby· Senior Advisor, Thiel Capital & AZ-VCin
Steven Sundberg· Advisor, Wood River Consulting & Snake River Venture Partnersin

What they invest in

from 1 of 8 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×1Deep Tech ×1Hardware ×1Space Tech ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 8 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

Boom Supersonic

Building commercial supersonic aircraft and developing advanced energy infrastructure through turbine technology.

Eye to Eye Telehealth

Digital transformation platform for glaucoma care designed to improve patient outcomes and accessibility.

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Norachemnorachem.ioin𝕏

AI-powered generative design platform for novel drug discovery and molecular optimization.

Preamblepreamble.coin

Next-generation preventative medicine and health technology focused on early detection and personalized longevity.

SOSVsosv.com
SOSV

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

Frequently asked questions

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, Defense Tech, New Materials.
Where is WYO VC located?
WYO VC is headquartered in Wyoming, US.

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