John McIntyre
Overview
As Managing Director of the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, John McIntyre leads a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in startups that address societal challenges and close equity gaps in the United States. The Institute focuses on areas such as climate resilience, home resilience, electrification and energy efficiency, weatherization, housing stock, mortgage readiness, aging in place, and ethical AI. The Institute primarily invests at the Seed and Series A stages, with investment sizes ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. Its mission is to support visionary entrepreneurs building scalable, sustainable businesses that contribute to a more equitable society. The fund's portfolio includes companies like BlocPower, which focuses on climate resilience, and StormSensor, which addresses urban flooding. Under McIntyre's leadership, the Institute has made significant strides in its mission, celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2023 and continuing to partner with organizations to close equity gaps across America. The Institute operates out of the Spark Building in Madison, Wisconsin, and has invested in 28 social impact startups since its inception in 2018, spanning areas such as climate resilience, education, healthy youth, and support for justice-involved individuals and families.
Investment Focus
- Seed and Series A stage startups
- Focus on social impact and community-oriented ventures
- Alignment with American Family Insurance's mission to improve quality of life and drive positive change
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does John McIntyre invest in?
John McIntyre invests in Climate Resilience, Ethical AI, Home Resilience, Electrification and Energy Efficiency, Weatherization and Housing Stock, and is based in Milton, United Kingdom. John McIntyre is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does John McIntyre invest at?
John McIntyre backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 100K - 1M.
Which regions does John McIntyre invest in?
John McIntyre invests across United States.
Who are the partners at John McIntyre?
Team members listed for John McIntyre include John McIntyre (owner).
What companies has John McIntyre invested in?
John McIntyre's portfolio includes StormSensor and BlocPower.
How do I contact John McIntyre?
John McIntyre's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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