Kyle Perez

Kyle Perez is a forward-thinking fintech investor and venture capitalist, currently serving as a Partner at Foxe Capital and Co-Founder of Vista Verde Capital. His investment philosophy emphasizes backing capital-efficient businesses and founders who possess unique insights and build products 10x better than the status quo. He advocates for founders to maintain control over their destiny by raising less capital, and he's particularly comfortable with 'ICP expansion risk' over 'product roadmap expansion risk' in early-stage startups. vcuncovered+1

With experience spanning various stages of venture capital, Kyle has held roles as an Investor at Anthemis Group, an Associate at Notch Partners, and a Venture Fellow at Pear VC. He has a strong background in sourcing and evaluating early-stage opportunities, particularly within fintech, insurtech, and risk management. fintechna+1

Kyle is transitioning into a leadership role in payments as the GM of Payments at Authentic starting in October 2025, demonstrating his diverse skill set and continued focus on innovative financial services. He believes that while VCs can add value, founders are the true visionaries, and a healthy VC ecosystem requires better incentive alignment. datanyze+1

An alumnus of Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School with a BBA in Economics, Strategy, and Marketing, Kyle also distinguished himself as a collegiate athlete. He played men's soccer throughout his time at WashU, starting 60 games and earning second-team all-UAA honors. washubears+1