Investors looking to invest in deep tech

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50K - 250K
Defense Angels is an angel group based in Austin, Texas that provides investors access to promising defense and government-related companies. They focus on early stage venture and seed investments, and they provide a platform that allows investors to connect with potential companies and to keep ...
StageOne Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Herzliya, Israel, founded in 2001. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage, high potential startups, providing capital, operational guidance and business development support to their portfolio companies. They also provide access to their ...
250K - 1M
Quantonation is a venture capital fund focusing on investments in quantum technologies, deep physics, and related fields. They provide capital to companies worldwide and have a focus on developing innovative solutions to complex problems. Their website offers information on the fund, their inves...
100K - 1M
Black Capital Ventures is an early-stage venture capital investment firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark. They specialize in helping early-stage startups grow and develop through strategic advice, go-to-market strategy, code review and architecture, SEO and marketing, and governance and regulation....
25K - 250K
RareBreed.vc is a venture capital firm in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in May 24, 2010. The firm is committed to providing early-stage funding and support to minority entrepreneurs and innovators, with a focus on developing, scaling, and investing in companies led by underrepresented founders. S...
25K - 300K
Davidovs VC is a venture capital firm based in Los Altos Hills, California that specializes in early stage investments in tech startups. The firm was founded in 2021 and is led by experienced investors who have worked in the venture capital and tech industries for decades. The team at Davidovs V...
1M - 15M
DCVC (also known as Data Collective and DCVC Management) is a venture capital firm that focuses on investments in early-stage technology companies. It is based in San Francisco and has offices in Menlo Park, New York, and London. The firm invests in startups across a variety of industries, inclu...
300K - 3M
RealTech Holdings is a research and development-based innovative technology company specializing in social implementation. They provide IT-consulting services and software products to support businesses of all sizes, and their products and services are designed to help businesses improve their o...
50K - 400K
Plug and Play Tech Center is a venture capital firm, startup accelerator, and corporate innovation consultancy. It focuses on early stage venture and seed investments in areas such as healthtech and securetech startups, and provides resources such as co-working spaces, corporate venture capital,...
100K - 2M
Ulu Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2008, with deep connections to Stanford and Silicon Valley. The firm actively seeks and funds women and diverse founder teams, and uses a data-driven, decision analysis process in all phases of its investments. Ulu Ventures provides early-stage i...
200K - 500K
Secure Octane is a venture capital firm located in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in cybersecurity, technology, and enterprise companies. It is backed by Nexus Venture Partners and Dell Ventures, and has invested in several companies, including Passage.id,...
100K - 500K
DU Angels is a University of Denver inspired angel network that helps innovative startups reach their full potential. They provide resources to their members to help them succeed, such as mentorship, funding, and access to a network of entrepreneurs. They are dedicated to fostering economic and ...
1M - 6M
Grishin Robotics is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2012. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in consumer robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and has invested in companies such as Double Robotics and Taskade. Grishin Robotics also h...
100K - 500K
Speciale Invest is an early-stage investor that provides venture capital and private equity to startups exploring science and engineering innovation. The company was founded in 2017 by co-founders Vishesh Rajaram and Sanjay Mehta and is based in Karnataka, India. Speciale Invest has a team of 2-...
500K - 5M
Look Up Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that specializes in early-stage investments in disruptive technologies. Our goal is to invest in high-potential companies and help them unlock their full potential. We invest in a wide range of industries, including FinTech...
300K - 1M
Lunar Ventures is a deep-tech, seed-stage venture fund based in Berlin, Germany. It focuses on helping ambitious deep tech software startups with their journeys from seed to Series A. The firm is managed by a team of three deep-tech experts and has a strong network of partners and advisors. The ...
500K - 4M
Matterwave Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany. The firm focuses on investing in European industrial tech companies with an emphasis on industrial hardware and software. Matterwave's portfolio is composed of companies leveraging emerging technologies such as ...
150K - 8M
360 Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 1997. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in technology and media companies in Europe. Their portfolio includes companies in industries such as health, finance, food, and energy. The firm has made 42 ex...
1M - 5M
Three.vc is an online venture capital platform that helps entrepreneurs and investors connect and collaborate. The platform provides access to a global network of investors and advisors, allowing entrepreneurs to find the best partners for their project, as well as access to resources and suppor...
5M - 25M
Molten Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm that provides capital, growth advice, and operational support to early-stage technology companies. Their areas of focus include internet, mobile, digital media, and software businesses. Molten Ventures' team of experienced entrepreneur...
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Fundraising for deep tech:

DeepTech startups are companies that use breakthrough technology and science to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. Despite the challenges of bringing these technologies to market and the high risks involved, deep tech startups attract a lot of attention from investors. This is because they offer the potential for high returns through the development of disruptive technologies and a sustainable competitive advantage over established industries.

The role of universities and research centers is crucial in the development of deep tech startups. These institutions provide access to cutting-edge technology, talent, and expertise. By collaborating with universities and research centers, deep tech startups can leverage their knowledge and resources to bring their products to market faster and more effectively.

Categories and Leading Players

  • Artificial Intelligence: OpenAI, Google AI, Microsoft AI
  • Quantum Computing: D-Wave, IonQ, Alibaba Quantum Computing
  • Biotechnology: CRISPR Therapeutics, Moderna, Gilead Sciences
  • Clean Energy: Tesla, SunPower, First Solar

Active Investors in DeepTech

North America

  • Sequoia Capital: With a portfolio of successful deep tech startups, they also invest in AI, biotechnology, and clean energy.
  • Bold Capital: it targets startups developing innovative solutions in areas such as quantum computing and AI.
  • In-Q-Tel: In-Q-Tel is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups developing breakthrough technologies for the intelligence community.

Europe

  • Amadeus Capital: Amadeus Capital invests in early-stage deep tech startups across Europe, with a focus on AI, biotechnology, and clean energy.
  • Harmony Partners: VC betting on deep tech startups developing innovative solutions in areas such as quantum computing, biotechnology, and clean energy.
  • Horizon2020: Horizon2020 is a European Union program that provides funding for research and innovation in areas such as AI, biotechnology, and clean energy.

Asia

  • GGV Capital: it has a focus on AI, biotechnology, and clean energy.
  • Qiming Venture Partners: it invests in deep tech startups in China, with a focus on AI, biotechnology, and clean energy.