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Flyover Capital: Venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies in the Midwest, focused on cybersecurity, FinTech, and productivity.
Flyover Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Kansas City, Missouri, that invests in growth technology companies located throughout the Midwest and other regions outside traditional coastal tech hubs. The firm focuses on identifying transformative opportunities across various specialized sectors, including cybersecurity, financial technology, insurance technology, dual-purpose technology, and enterprise productivity solutions. In addition to direct startup investments, the firm's business model includes allocating capital into other regional venture funds. Backed by a majority acquisition from Mariner Holdings, the organization currently operates with a dedicated staff of seven team members, including current managing partner Tristan Mace. The firm actively deploys capital into regional startups, recently participating in a $3.5 million seed funding round for portfolio company Invary in February 2025. Flyover Capital was founded by Thad Langford, Tom DeBacco, Keith Molzer, and Michael Peck.
Key people at Flyover Capital.
Key people at Flyover Capital.
Flyover Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in *underestimated technology leaders* primarily located in the Midwest, often referred to as the "Flyover region." Their mission centers on fostering the growth of high-potential technology companies outside traditional coastal tech hubs by providing early capital and operational support to help these startups scale successfully. The firm targets early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, emphasizing sectors such as agriculture technology, supply chain and logistics, retail, marketing technology, financial services, and workforce innovation. Flyover Capital plays a significant role in energizing the Midwest startup ecosystem by backing founders who might otherwise be overlooked due to geographic bias, thereby helping to diversify and expand the U.S. technology landscape[1][2][4][6].
Founded in 2014 and based in Kansas City, Flyover Capital was established with the vision of supporting technology entrepreneurs in the Midwest, a region often bypassed by traditional venture capital firms. The firm’s key partners and team have built a reputation for conviction investing in underestimated founders, focusing on early-stage companies that demonstrate strong growth potential. Over time, Flyover Capital has evolved to include pre-seed investments alongside seed and Series A, broadening its reach to nurture startups from their earliest stages. This evolution reflects their commitment to building a robust tech ecosystem in the Flyover region by providing capital and hands-on support to promising startups[2][3][6].
Flyover Capital rides the trend of decentralizing venture capital and technology innovation away from traditional coastal hubs to the Midwest and other "flyover" regions. This shift is driven by increasing recognition of the talent and opportunity outside Silicon Valley and New York, combined with rising costs and saturation in those markets. The timing is favorable as remote work and digital infrastructure improvements enable startups to thrive anywhere. By investing early in underestimated founders, Flyover Capital helps democratize access to capital and resources, influencing the broader ecosystem by proving that innovation and high-growth potential exist beyond established tech centers. This contributes to a more geographically diverse and resilient U.S. tech economy[1][4][6].
Looking ahead, Flyover Capital is likely to deepen its focus on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, further expanding its influence in the Midwest tech ecosystem. Trends such as increased remote work, regional economic development initiatives, and growing interest in sectors like agtech, fintech, and supply chain innovation will shape their investment strategy. As the firm continues to back underestimated founders with conviction and operational support, its role as a catalyst for regional tech growth will likely strengthen, potentially inspiring similar models in other underrepresented regions. Flyover Capital’s success underscores the value of broadening venture capital’s geographic lens to unlock new sources of innovation and economic growth[6].
