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Actuate Ventures
Venture capitalSeattle · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Actuate Ventures invests at the pre-seed and early stage in deep-tech and space-tech startups, viewing these frontiers as key to humanity's future and a large projected market. It focuses on curating world-leading experts and companies whose work reinforces one another across the portfolio, spanning space technology, applied AI, materials science, energy innovation, advanced manufacturing, and intelligent robotics. Beyond capital, the firm runs an ecosystem model with innovation hubs providing physical space and resources, research and due diligence services, venture building as a 'co-founder-in-a-box,' and industry events, aiming to identify, create, and commercialize breakthrough technologies on Earth and in space.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
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Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 8 of 12 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×6Space Tech ×5Defense Tech ×4Hardware ×3Energy ×2Robotics ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1
HQs:United States×4United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 6 portfolio companiesAccelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12019 · 12 dated
Charter Space builds software and insurance infrastructure for spacecraft programs, including an AI-assisted space underwriting platform.
Logistics & Supply ChainSpace TechLondon, GB
Yuk Chi Chan(Founder)inyukun yin(Founder)in
Co-investors7percent VenturesEvolution VenturesHustle FundTechstarsUnderline VenturesVibe Capital+1 more
Cosmic Shielding develops radiation-shielding technology that adapts commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics — including AI-capable GPUs, sensors, and cameras — for reliable operation in space.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareSpace TechAtlanta, US
Yanni Barghouty(Co-Founder & CEO)inLembit Sihver(Co-Founder & CTO)inMichael Ghadaksaz(Chief Product Officer)
Co-investorsHelios CapitalOutsidersStarbridge Venture Capital LlcType One VenturesWorldQuant VenturesSpaceFund
Longshot is developing reusable ground-based acceleration infrastructure that shifts more launch energy and systems onto the ground using compressed-light gas acceleration, aiming to lower the cost of hypersonic testing and space access.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechAlameda, US
Co-investorsAurelia FoundryDraper AssociatesMyelin VCSouth Park CommonsStarship VenturesCollide Capital+1 more
Lunasonde develops aerial georadiotomography (aGRT) technology that uses low-frequency radar to create 3D compositional images of the subsurface from aircraft, helicopters, drones, and balloons.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCortaro, US
Jeremiah Pate(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inHILLARY PATE(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBantam GroupDrive CapitalKluz VenturesPure VenturesTechstarsLockheed Martin Ventures+1 more
Orbital Composites develops composite materials and structures for aerospace applications, including the STARFIGHTER X modular drone platform designed for efficient flight across various regimes and speeds.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew MaterialsRobotics
Cole Nielsen-Cole(Founder)inAmolak B.(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersSand Hill AngelsSeraphim Space
TriMagnetix develops nanomagnetic processors that combine logic and memory into a single unit for energy-efficient computing.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Ultraview builds an aircraft inspection platform combining autonomous drones and AI-powered handheld devices that capture exterior imagery via 4K cameras and 3D LiDAR, using computer vision to detect and measure surface damage such as dents, cracks, and corrosion.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsSpace TechAustin, US
Colby Harvey(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Wave Motion is developing large-scale kinetic energy transmission technology for space, aimed at launching vehicles with minimal onboard propellant, enabling orbital energy exchange, and point-to-point logistics.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Interstellar LabLonestar Lunar data storageRogue Space Systems In-space robotics & servicingSpace Foundation
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Actuate Ventures made?
- Actuate Ventures has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Actuate Ventures invest at?
- Actuate Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Actuate Ventures focus on?
- Actuate Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, New Materials, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Actuate Ventures located?
- Actuate Ventures is headquartered in Seattle, US.
- Who does Actuate Ventures co-invest with?
- Actuate Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, 7percent Ventures, Type One Ventures, among 30 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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