From breakthrough to application in foundational industries.
We exist to ensure that deep tech breakthroughs actually ship, and scale, in mission-critical markets.
We invest in exceptional teams deploying solutions for mobility, manufacturing, healthcare, and defense—where reliability, scale, and execution matter most.
We believe that successful deep tech deployment will fundamentally reshape global economic activity and improve the human condition faster than anyone can imagine.
Technology Focus
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Aerospace
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The power to defy gravity.
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Robotics
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The power to act independently.
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Energy
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The power to scale intelligence.
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The name reflects our core belief that winning requires high agency teams who navigate extreme uncertainty with speed, agility, and maximum leverage.
Our motto—Act Independently—embodies our commitment to empower founders with uncommon ambition and sound judgement.
Leadership
Rajesh Rai
Managing Partner
Over 20 years of deep tech VC. Previously, Partner at Montane Ventures, Investor at Virginia Venture Partners, CEO of India Innovation Fund, and Co-Founder of New Markets Venture Partners. Board of Directors at Sedemac (IPO), Hybrent (M&A), and Remidio. MBA, UMD. BE Mech Engg, NITK.
30+ companies backed as an angel investor and deep tech syndicate lead inlcuding Atoms, 8Fleet, Phantom Neuro, and Drouge Energy. Previously led deep tech investments at Virginia Venture Partners. 15 years operating experience as Founder & CEO. Carnegie Mellon University EIR.
Co-Founder of Sparksoft, a federal technology company that has won more than $400M in prime contracts. Early angel investor in companies including Uniphore, Pixxel Space Technologies, and GreyOrange Robotics. TiE Global Board of Trustees. Harvard OPM. BE Chem Engg, BITS Pilani.
