Shawn Byers

Shawn Byers is the Managing Partner at MITS Fund, an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. He oversees a portfolio of more than 15 companies and manages approximately $50 million in assets, focusing primarily on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and frontier technologies. In March 2025, Byers led a $4 million seed funding round for an AI compute startup, reflecting his broader investment thesis aligned with hardware advancements driven by industry leaders like NVIDIA. Before leading MITS Fund, he worked as a startup operator and held investment roles at various technology-focused funds, frequently engaging with founder networks and startup ecosystems surrounding Y Combinator, OpenAI, and a16z. Drawing on his background in finance and economics, his current focus remains on identifying foundational AI infrastructure and deep tech applications within the early-stage venture market.