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Tyler Engh

Investor

General Partner at R7 Partners

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Writes $100K – $5M checks

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About

Tyler Engh, founder and GP, invests in physical-world frontier technologies—physical AI, robotics, defense, space, ocean systems, manufacturing, and infrastructure—and has an exit track record including multiple IPOs and acquisitions.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRobotics

Experience

  1. R7Founder & General Partnercurrent2014 — present
  2. Range EnergyFounding Team & Investorcurrent2022 — present
  3. HedgehogSenior Operations Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  4. Bloom EnergyInvestor2006 — 2018
  5. oomaInvestor / Board Observer2008 — 2015Palo Alto
  6. AmyrisInvestor / Board Observer2009 — 2010
  7. WayportInvestor / Board Observer2006 — 2008
  8. Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc.Analyst2003 — 2006

Skills & more

Start-ups3Business Development3Mergers & AcquisitionsBusiness StrategyVenture CapitalDue Diligence2Private Equity2ManagementStrategyStrategic Planning

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tyler Engh?
Tyler Engh, founder and GP, invests in physical-world frontier technologies—physical AI, robotics, defense, space, ocean systems, manufacturing, and infrastructure—and has an exit track record including multiple IPOs and acquisitions.
Where does Tyler Engh work?
Tyler Engh is General Partner at R7 Partners.
What does Tyler Engh invest in?
Tyler Engh invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics.
What check size does Tyler Engh write?
Tyler Engh typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Tyler Engh go to school?
Tyler Engh studied at Northern Illinois University.

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