Gil Beyda

Founder and Managing Partner, Genacast Ventures
Gil Beyda, former TACODA CTO and entrepreneur, founded a Comcast‑backed evergreen fund and backs capital‑efficient teams building infrastructure across blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT and enterprise IT, with early bets like Datadog.
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$50K - $5M
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Enterprise
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About Gil Beyda

Gil Beyda is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded Real Media in the mid-1990s and later became CTO of TACODA, the first behavioral targeting ad network, before founding Genacast Ventures as an evergreen, corporate-backed seed fund in partnership with Comcast. He focuses on backing capital-efficient teams building deep tech infrastructure at the intersection of blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT, and enterprise IT, with a track record of leading early rounds for companies like Datadog, Blockdaemon, and BigID that later became core to enterprise technology stacks.

Gil Beyda's Interests

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  • Deep interest in the development of unbiased and honest artificial intelligence. He views trustworthy AI as critical to the future and warns against models that present hidden biases, while also showing excitement for generative AI applications in entertainment, such as using the technology to create new content for franchises like Star Trek.
  • Strong enthusiasm for the Florida and Miami business ecosystem. He frequently expresses love for the state and follows local civic engagement there, suggesting a close alignment with the region and a potential preference for connecting with founders building companies in that hub.
  • Support for technologies that facilitate the free flow of information and circumvent censorship. He highlights the utility of tools like VPNs that allow users to access unfiltered news and truth, indicating an appreciation for platforms that prioritize open communication and free speech principles.
  • Preference for government efficiency and deregulation. He touches on reducing bureaucratic complexity and maintaining fiscal responsibility, which suggests an alignment with startups that solve regulatory inefficiencies or operate with high autonomy.
  • Personal appreciation for Japan and travel. He explicitly mentioned a desire to return to the country, which serves as a helpful personal connection point or icebreaker outside of immediate business discussions.

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Genacast Ventures

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Enterprise, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Data, Web3 / Crypto
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Seed - Series B+
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$50K - $5M

Genacast Ventures is a seed fund that invests up to $1 million in B2B startups in the northeastern US.

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