Jairus Byrd

Investor at Miami Angels

📍 United States

Jairus Byrd is a decorated former NFL All-Pro and Pro Bowl safety who has successfully transitioned into a career as a venture capital and private equity investor. A graduate of the University of Oregon and a Next Play Capital Venture Fellow, he now focuses on early, growth, and late-stage investment opportunities, applying lessons from his elite athletic career.

Deeply influenced by his father, also a former NFL Pro-Bowler, Jairus is passionate about family and community. He has strong ties to his hometown of Clayton, Missouri, where he supports local initiatives and educational programs, leading to his induction into the Clayton Alumni Hall of Fame in 2022.

Unique fact: Both Jairus and his father, Gill Byrd, were multi-time Pro Bowl selections during their respective NFL careers.

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Current Role

Investor

Location

United States

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Priorities

Topics Jairus cares about

Venture Investing

As an investor with Miami Angels, he focuses on companies across early, growth, and late stages, leveraging his unique background.

Winning Frameworks

Passionate about understanding and building the frameworks that allow teams, both in sports and business, to achieve success.

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Career

Work history

3-2022

Investor

Miami Angels

4-2018

Ex NFL Athlete

Self-employed

1-2017 - 1-2018

Professional Athlete-NFL

Carolina Panthers

3-2014 - 2-2017

NFL

New Orleans Saints

4-2009 - 3-2014

NFL

Buffalo Bills

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Education

Bachelors

University of Oregon

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