Investment Team

Deep Tech

We are former founders, data scientists, and physicists who invest in what we know and love: Deep Tech.

From advanced AI, quantum computing, energy, materials discovery, and robotics to defense and outer space, we back visionary European startups with global aspirations.

So, whether you’re a first-time founding team spinning out cutting-edge academic research or experienced engineers building the next essential AI platform, we’ll use our extensive, industry-specific network to support you every step of your unique journey.

Deep Tech Team
James Garcia

James Garcia

Investor
Namratha Kothapalli

Namratha Kothapalli

Principal
Will Wells

Will Wells

Partner
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Deep Tech Portfolio
ARX Robotics

Developing autonomous ground systems for next-generation European defense.

Sector
Deep Tech
Growth
Climate Tech & Industrial Tech
Year Invested
2025
Astral Systems

Pioneering transformative fusion technology to address real global health and energy challenges today.

Sector
Deep Tech
Year Invested
2024
Atmosplay

3D playable ads for mobile games.

Sector
Exits
Deep Tech
Year Invested
2016
Bitfount

A platform for federated AI and data collaboration.

Sector
Deep Tech
Year Invested
2021
Bitmovin

Providing the video streaming infrastructure used by global media companies.

Sector
Deep Tech
AI & Infra
Year Invested
2014
Boltzbit

Cost-effective and code-free foundation AI to empower businesses and developer communities.

Sector
Deep Tech
Year Invested
2022
Breathe Battery Technologies

Building physics-based battery management software to support the electrification of our planet’s transport systems.

Sector
Deep Tech
Climate Tech & Industrial Tech
Year Invested
2021
Celus

Empowering development teams to easily build embedded systems.

Sector
Deep Tech
Climate Tech & Industrial Tech
Year Invested
2019
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