Kyle Fitzpatrick, Founder, Paperboy Ventures
Venture capitalists can have a tendency to establish their reputation through the power of their portfolios alone. But Kyle Fitzpatrick, founder of Paperboy Ventures, is bringing not just a shrewd eye to the food and beverage investment space, but also a fourth wall-breaking approach that has placed him front and center as both a thought leader and as a shepherd for early-stage startups.
Paperboy’s cohorts have exposed a strong portfolio of brands, like Sauz, The Coconut Cult, Parch, Kanna Chocolate and Daily Crunch, to a widespread set of investors and subscribers. . But Fitzpatrick has also helped to peel back some of the mystique of the investment world as a podcaster, blogger and all-around industry observer, even analyzing deals made by other investment firms to help entrepreneurs better understand what makes a company fundable.
The firm even offers a public list of funds, angel groups, and family offices focused on food and beverage, all the more evidence of Fitzpatrick’s dedication to spreading the love (and the cash) around.