Croom Beatty is a Partner at Menlo Ventures who joined the firm in 2017 and focuses on application-layer AI. See sector focus and contact routes.
Croom Beatty is a Partner at Menlo Ventures who joined the firm in 2017 and focuses on application-layer AI, financial technology, healthcare IT, and vertical software. His investment thesis targets early-stage companies from seed to Series B, primarily in fintech and healthcare IT. Beatty typically leads investments with check sizes ranging from $8 million to $15 million, with a sweet spot around $12 million. Notable portfolio companies include Arch, Finch, Particle Health, and ShipBob, the latter two of which he also serves on the board. He has led Series A investments in Arch, Finch, Manifest, and Rivet (acquired by Zelis), as well as seed investments in Abacus and Squad Health. Beatty authored a public piece titled “Software Finally Gets to Work: The Opportunity in Vertical AI,” reflecting his viewpoint on AI’s role in vertical software.
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