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Kyle Beatty

Investor

Former Managing Director at American Family Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $250K – $10M checks · typically $5M

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Experience

  1. ForgeChief Operating Officercurrent2026 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  2. Early stage climatech; proptech; insurtech; data-as-a-serviceStartup Advisor and Independent Board Directorcurrent2017 — present
  3. American Family VenturesPartner2018 — 2025Greater Boston
  4. Paper CraneAI Startup Founder and CEO2017 — 2022Greater Boston
  5. Verisk Insurance SolutionsSenior Vice President2010 — 2017Greater Boston Area
  6. Gallagher ReSenior Vice President, Reinsurance2006 — 2010
  7. Risk Management Solutions, IncDirector, Product Management2001 — 2005
  8. Norman TodayChief Weather Anchor1997 — 1999

Investments

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Boundless RiderChelsea AvondaleElysianGradient AIPendellaPlantd

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kyle Beatty?
Managing Director at American Family Ventures
What check size does Kyle Beatty write?
Kyle Beatty typically writes checks of $250K – $10M.
What companies has Kyle Beatty invested in?
Investments tracked here include Boundless Rider, Chelsea Avondale, Elysian, Gradient AI, Pendella, Plantd.
Where did Kyle Beatty go to school?
Kyle Beatty studied at University of Oklahoma (M.S. and B.S.); Singularity University (Global Solutions Program, Global climate change emphasis).

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