Katelynn Flaherty Yates

Overview

Katelynn Flaherty Yates is a former University of Michigan women's basketball standout who has transitioned into an angel investor. She is the managing partner at Y Investments, a firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her investment portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors and stages, reflecting her broad investment interests. Notably, she has invested in the U.S. SailGP Team, demonstrating her commitment to the sports industry. Her investments also span technology, healthcare, fashion, entertainment, media, consumer goods, energy, education, financial services, real estate, retail, transportation, telecommunications, and hospitality. She has engaged in investments at various stages, including seed, early stage, growth, late stage, and buyout, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. Her geographical focus includes the United States, United Kingdom, and Ghana, indicating a global investment perspective. Katelynn's background as a top scorer in college basketball and her subsequent career in investment highlight her dynamic approach to both sports and business. Her involvement in diverse industries and stages underscores her versatility and strategic vision as an investor. Her commitment to sectors like sports and technology reflects her interests and expertise, while her global investment focus demonstrates a broad and inclusive approach to identifying and supporting promising ventures.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable growth potential
• Strong management teams
• Clear exit strategies
• Alignment with personal values and interests

Portfolio Companies