WE DON'T JUSTINVEST IN THENEXT BIG THING;WE CREATE IT.
Our Approach
SOURCING
QUALITY DEEP TECH DEALS ARE NETWORK-BASED AND OFTEN MISSED BY NEWCOMERS
As former operators and engineers, we are relatable to emerging founders, uniquely positioning us to mentor & foster growth, enhancing deal flow.
TECHNICAL RISK
TO EVALUATE A DEEP TECH STARTUP'S TECHNICAL READINESS, INVESTORS NEED TO BE TECHNICAL.
We've developed SpaceX Crew Dragon components, the largest 3D printer, first 3D printed rocket, hired 700+ engineers, & scaled startups from 2 to 1200 employees.
TALENT
DEEP TECH COMPANIES REQUIRE HIRING SCARCE, IN-DEMAND ENGINEERS.
Our combined years of experience in building engineering teams as both operators & recruiters has resulted in an unmatched network & talent program.
MARKET + GOV'T DYNAMICS
GOVERNMENT DECISIONS ARE SEPARATE FROM COMMERCIAL SUCCESS AND VENTURE FUNDING.
We hold positions on the National Space Council & Defense Science Board, the committees that advise the White House & Pentagon on defense needs & budgeting.
CAPITAL INTENSIVENESS
DEEP TECH COMPANIES OFTEN NEED SUBSTANTIAL CAPITAL AND HAVE EXTENDED EXIT TIMELINES.
Our founded companies have collectively raised over $1B, with numerous institutions & investors supporting the scaling of Relativity Space & KittyCAD.
EXECUTION
HELPING TEAMS EXECUTE TECHNICALLY AND SCALE ECONOMICALLY DEMANDS FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE.
We've successfully pioneered complex product & technical roadmaps, raised capital, scaled a unicorn, and built dynamic, leading teams.
Advanced Manufacturing
Technologies that empower the production of cutting-edge hardware, enhancing supply chain security and enabling quick, efficient iteration of complex products. These advancements are crucial not only in space technology but also in elevating terrestrial manufacturing standards.
Space Infrastructure
A new era of space exploration and activities will be enabled through innovative technologies in emerging sectors such as resource extraction, communication, lunar exploration, power generation, space manufacturing, and the development of sophisticated navigation and timing infrastructure.
Advanced Manufacturing
Technologies that empower the production of cutting-edge hardware, enhancing supply chain security and enabling quick, efficient iteration of complex products. These advancements are crucial not only in space technology but also in elevating terrestrial manufacturing standards.
Space Infrastructure
A new era of space exploration and activities will be enabled through innovative technologies in emerging sectors such as resource extraction, communication, lunar exploration, power generation, space manufacturing, and the development of sophisticated navigation and timing infrastructure.