R7 Partners

R7 Partners is a Chicago based venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies in the United States. Ben Buettell and Tyler Engh founded the company in 2014. It seeks to invest in industries including electronics, food products, aerospace and defense, therapeutic devices, communication software, healthcare technology, beverages, and semiconductors. As of 2020, the company has made 19 investments with 12 portfolio companies and two successful exits. Its portfolio includes companies like ROAM, AEye, Light Field Labs, and Tanvas.