Kyle James Asman
Founder & Managing Partner, Backswing Ventures
Entrepreneur and venture capital leader focused on innovation, resilience, and results.
“I define success as reaching or achieving the goals you set. There will always be challenges, but if you keep learning, stay resilient, and never quit, growth follows.”
Kyle James Asman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backswing Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage defense technology companies. Based in Orlando, Florida, Asman launched the firm in 2020 after building his career in banking, where he gained valuable experience working with capital markets, investors, and deal flow.
Recognizing an opportunity to approach venture capital differently, Asman founded Backswing Ventures with the belief that investors deserved a model focused on strong performance and efficient execution. The firm’s name reflects one of his lifelong passions: golf. Much like the sport itself, Asman’s approach to business emphasizes discipline, patience, and continuous improvement.
His entrepreneurial journey has been defined by perseverance. Building a firm during a global pandemic presented significant challenges, but Asman remained committed to his vision. Through every obstacle and opportunity, he developed a reputation for resilience, adaptability, and maintaining focus on long-term goals.
Asman believes that learning never stops. He credits much of his growth to lessons gained from both successful investments and opportunities he chose not to pursue. His leadership philosophy centers on accountability, continuous improvement, and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking.
Today, he continues to lead Backswing Ventures while supporting innovation across the defense technology sector. His career reflects a commitment to bringing ambitious ideas to life, building meaningful relationships, and creating lasting value through disciplined decision-making.
Professional Journey Timeline
- Banking Career – Built expertise in capital markets, investor relationships, and deal sourcing.
- 2020 – Founded Backswing Ventures in New Jersey.
- 2020–2021 – Navigated the challenges of launching a new venture capital firm during the pandemic.
- 2021 – Relocated to Florida and continued expanding the firm’s operations.
- 2021–Present – Launched and managed multiple venture funds focused on early-stage defense technology companies.
- Today – Leads Backswing Ventures as Founder and Managing Partner from Orlando, Florida.
By The Numbers
- Founded Backswing Ventures in 2020
- Successfully launched 3 venture capital funds
- Focused on early-stage defense technology investments
- Works with individuals, family offices, investment advisors, and fund-of-funds investors
- Operates from Orlando, Florida
- Quarterly goal-setting system used to measure progress and performance
Additional Information
Kyle is passionate about resilience, continuous learning, and proving that ambitious goals can be achieved through persistence and disciplined execution. He believes every experience offers a lesson and that long-term success comes from embracing both the challenges and victories along the journey.
His personal philosophy is simple: “We learn daily from every investment we do or don’t make.”