Bryan Lyandvert

Overview

An experienced angel investor specializing in real estate technology and IoT sectors. Bryan Lyandvert is a venture investor at MetaProp Ventures and the co-founder & COO of Star Catcher, a space technology startup building an in-space power grid, based in New York. At MetaProp, his focus has been on real estate technology and IoT, typically investing $250K to $1M at Seed and Series A in proptech and connected-device companies. His background includes earlier roles at Amazon and Anthos Capital, concentrating on emerging technology and capital formation. He is often described as a seasoned space investor, combining operational experience in frontier hardware with early-stage venture investing. Prior to joining MetaProp, Bryan managed a portfolio of over $200M of business for several Consumer Electronics categories in the Retail business, including Wearables & Emerging Technology at Amazon. Before Amazon, he worked at Anthos Capital in Los Angeles, focusing on investment thesis building for industries such as Construction materials, Cybersecurity, AR/VR, and others. He has also worked at JUMP Investors directly for the Co-founder of Akamai Technologies, where he helped redesign the products and pricing strategies for several portfolio companies and directed investment analyses. Bryan holds a Masters in Finance from Claremont McKenna College in Los Angeles. In his spare time, Bryan likes to make angel investments, start entrepreneurial projects, and listen to jazz. He is also a huge fan of the NBA and is always down to watch a game or shoot some hoops. Bryan's investment approach is characterized by a hands-on strategy, working closely with portfolio companies to accelerate growth. His diverse experience across technology and finance sectors enables him to provide valuable insights and support to startups in the real estate technology and IoT domains. His commitment to fostering innovation is evident in his active involvement in both venture capital and entrepreneurial ventures, reflecting a deep passion for advancing technology and business development.

Investment Focus

• Innovative solutions in real estate technology and IoT sectors
• Strong founding teams with a clear vision
• Scalable business models with potential for significant impact

Portfolio Companies