Deep-tech investing requires holding two questions at once: is the technology genuinely differentiated, and can that differentiation become a scalable business?
Technical truth
We begin with the underlying mechanism, evidence and maturity. What has been demonstrated? Under which conditions? What still depends on future breakthroughs?
Commercial consequence
A strong technology must solve an important problem. We examine the customer’s current alternative, economic value, adoption barriers and the path from pilot to repeatable purchase.
Team and learning velocity
Deep-tech founders must navigate research, product, supply chain and sales at once. We look for unusual depth paired with the humility and speed to learn across disciplines.
Financing the journey
Capital intensity, milestones and strategic partnerships must be planned deliberately. The best teams create meaningful de-risking events before each major step-up in capital.