Tyler V. Engh
Founder at R7 Partners Management, LLC
Profile
Tyler founded R7 with the sole mission to relentlessly seek out transformative companies that can deliver massive returns while generating real value for the world.
Under his leadership, he grew R7 from an idea in 2013 into a world-class partnership that has sourced, led and supported investments in some of the most prominent technology companies including Xwing, AEye, Light Field Lab, Iron Ox, Overflow and Bedrock Ocean.
He invests across multiple sectors and stages, and is passionate about founders who transform vision into reality to create new, huge industries.
Tyler primarily focuses on evaluating new technologies and companies, and helping current portfolio companies develop world-class products and solutions.
Tyler is a board director for Overflow and Range Energy, and has led or co-led investments in AEye (NASDAQ: LIDR), Ooma (NYSE: OOMA), Wayport (acquired by AT&T), iSkoot (acquired by Qualcomm), Amyris (NASDAQ: AMRS), Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE), Xwing, Iron Ox, Light Field Lab, Range Energy, Roam Robotics, Bedrock Ocean, Foxtrot, MetricStream, Overflow, and more.
Prior to R7, Tyler helped pioneer the field of syndicated investments.
As an early member of AEI, he helped build their distribution platform which was the first-of-its-kind to help venture-backed technology startups raise capital more efficiently.
During his six years with the firm as Managing Director, he developed and managed relationships with numerous leading venture firms, and helped grow the company to over 130 employees.
Tyler V. Engh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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R7 Partners Management, LLC
 R7 Partners Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance R7 Partners Management LLC (R7 Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ben Buettell and Tyler V. Engh. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 2013-11-30 |
Coast Technologies, Inc.
 Coast Technologies, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Coast Technologies, Inc. operates as a development stage company. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
R7 Partners Photon LLC
 R7 Partners Photon LLC Investment ManagersFinance R7 Partners Photon LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Overflow App, Inc.
 Overflow App, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Overflow App, Inc. enables non profits access to stock donations. The company was founded by Vance Roush and is headquartered in the United States. | Director/Board Member | - |
Roam Robotics, Inc.
 Roam Robotics, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Roam Robotics, Inc. develops robotic exoskeletons technology. The company was founded by Tim Swift on January 29, 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Xwing, Inc.
 Xwing, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Xwing, Inc. develops autonomous aviation technologies. The company was founded by Marc Piette and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Iron Ox, Inc.
 Iron Ox, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Iron Ox, Inc. engages in the construction of robotic greenhouses in distribution of produce to grocery stores and restaurants. The company was founded by Brandon Alexander and Jon Binney in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bedrock Ocean Exploration PBC
 Bedrock Ocean Exploration PBC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Bedrock Ocean Exploration PBC engages in the development of proprietary robotics and software intended to explore the entirety of the earth's oceans.It offers hydropraphic, geop[hysical, and UXO (unexploded ordnance) survey services. The company was founded by Charles Chiau and Anthony Dimare and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Tyler V. Engh
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Advanced Equities, Inc.
 Advanced Equities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, Advanced Equities, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in Chicago with additional offices in New York City and San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary of Advanced Equities Financial Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-12-30 |
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Training of Tyler V. Engh
| Northern Illinois University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| AMYRIS, INC. | Process Industries |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Focal Point Ventures LLC
 Focal Point Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Focal Point Ventures LLC (Focal Point Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Darren Niemann and Charles Muscarello. The firm is headquartered in Saint Charles, Illinois. | Finance |
Advanced Equities, Inc.
Advanced Equities, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, Advanced Equities, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in Chicago with additional offices in New York City and San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary of Advanced Equities Financial Corp. | Finance |
Wayport, Inc.
 Wayport, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Wayport, Inc. provides wireless and wired internet access services. It also designs, develops and enables software & applications over carrier grade Wi-Fi networks for organizations throughout the world. The company offers services to the hospitality, restaurants, airports, healthcare and retail industries. Wayport was founded in June, 1996 and is located in Irving, TX. | Communications |
iSkoot, Inc.
 iSkoot, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services iSkoot, Inc. provides mobile software and applications that aggregates access to social networks, providing customizable news feeds and consumer email services within a single application. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
R7 Partners Management, LLC
R7 Partners Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance R7 Partners Management LLC (R7 Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ben Buettell and Tyler V. Engh. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Coast Technologies, Inc.
Coast Technologies, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Coast Technologies, Inc. operates as a development stage company. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Finance |
R7 Partners Photon LLC
R7 Partners Photon LLC Investment ManagersFinance R7 Partners Photon LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Overflow App, Inc.
Overflow App, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Overflow App, Inc. enables non profits access to stock donations. The company was founded by Vance Roush and is headquartered in the United States. | Technology Services |
Roam Robotics, Inc.
Roam Robotics, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Roam Robotics, Inc. develops robotic exoskeletons technology. The company was founded by Tim Swift on January 29, 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Xwing, Inc.
Xwing, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Xwing, Inc. develops autonomous aviation technologies. The company was founded by Marc Piette and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Iron Ox, Inc.
Iron Ox, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Iron Ox, Inc. engages in the construction of robotic greenhouses in distribution of produce to grocery stores and restaurants. The company was founded by Brandon Alexander and Jon Binney in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Bedrock Ocean Exploration PBC
Bedrock Ocean Exploration PBC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Bedrock Ocean Exploration PBC engages in the development of proprietary robotics and software intended to explore the entirety of the earth's oceans.It offers hydropraphic, geop[hysical, and UXO (unexploded ordnance) survey services. The company was founded by Charles Chiau and Anthony Dimare and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Technology Services |
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