Kevin Compher
Kevin Compher is a seasoned investor, fundraiser, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience spanning industry, academia, and government. A prolific operator, Kevin has founded and led successful companies, including co-founding OpenSpatial and Foundation AI. He also played a pivotal role in building large-scale market systems like the SEC’s Consolidated Audit Trail, where his leadership was crucial in modernizing financial market oversight.
Kevin’s expertise extends across highly regulated industries, particularly in national security and space technologies. He has designed next-generation aerospace platforms and worked closely with international and governmental agencies, including serving as senior leader in the U.S. Intelligence Community, where he helped develop advanced sensing systems. Known for his mastery of cross-agency collaboration, Kevin has presented his efforts to congressional committees and led teams of developers and data scientists to build robust computing infrastructures.
For well over a decade, Kevin has been an early and mid-stage investor, sourcing successful deals in aerospace, data science, infrastructure, and AI. At In-Q-Tel, he identified key investments with dual-use national security capabilities, and he continues to advise startups and funds globally. As a Foresight Fellow and Batchery mentor, Kevin remains dedicated to helping founders build and scale innovative ventures, particularly in space and national security sectors.