Deep Future
Venture capitalActively deployingSeattle · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Deep Future backs visionary scientists and unconventional entrepreneurs tackling ambitious, science-driven problems that can reshape society. The firm focuses on transformative innovations—from autonomous systems and sustainable materials to energy breakthroughs and AI solutions—that emerge from small communities of independent thinkers rather than large institutional committees. These investments aim to create technological multipliers capable of solving major global challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 5, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 25 of 59 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×10AI & Machine Learning ×8Cleantech ×8Hardware ×7Energy ×6New Materials ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4Robotics ×4
HQs:United States×12Canada×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1Italy×1Norway×1
Investments · 59 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22022 · 13 dated
Deep Fission develops a nuclear reactor deployment system that places a pressurized water reactor about a mile underground in a deep borehole, using hydrostatic pressure for operating conditions and geothermal-style energy transfer to surface turbines.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyBerkeley, US
Richard Muller(Executive Officer, Director)inElizabeth A. Muller(Executive Officer, Director)inRichard A. Muller(Chief Technology Officer)inWilliam Mark Schmitz(Chief Financial Officer)Michael Brasel(Chief Operating Officer)inMark Pérès(Chief Nuclear Officer)in
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsCapital FactoryStage 1 Ventures8VCBlue Owl Capital
Alden Scientific is a biotech company with over 40 scientists, bioinformaticians, engineers, clinicians, and researchers developing immunological research capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthCambridge, US
James Heywood(CEO & Founder)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsiSelect FundquadraScope Venture FundService Provider Capital
Applied Physics is a research institute focused on theoretical and applied physics research, including warp drive mechanics, astrophysics, and related scientific advancement.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechQuantum ComputingSpace Tech
Gianni Martire(Co-Founder and CEO)Alexey Bobrick(Chief Science Officer)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Aurenar develops a non-invasive, ear-worn neuromodulation wearable that stimulates a nerve in the ear to boost the body's natural control of inflammation, targeting complications in intensive care unit patients.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Eric Leuthardt(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)inJenna Gorlewicz(Chief Technology Officer & Founder)inAnna Huguenard(Chief Medical Officer & Founder)inJesse Wheeler(Chief Operations Officer)inRyan Kight(Chief Financial Officer)in
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsKaleida CapitalSolas BioVentures
Casimir develops chips that harvest ambient energy to power devices without batteries, cords, or charging.
EnergyHardwareSemiconductors
Sonny(Founder)in
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesIBX
CreateMe is an AI robotics company that manufactures apparel using automated robotic assembly and proprietary digital adhesive bonding instead of traditional stitching.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Cam Myers(Founder)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
CSignum develops electromagnetic field-based communication and sensing solutions for underwater, underground, and IoT applications.
Deep TechEnergyIoT
Jonathan(CEO)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersRaptor GroupScottish Enterprise
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
DEScycle operates a circular technology platform focused on critical minerals processing, with a demonstration facility in Teesside, UK.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechDefense TechNew MaterialsTeesside, GB
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsKero Development PartnersTSP VenturesVorwerk Ventures
DMAT produces durable, self-healing concrete and mortar with reduced CO2 emissions, inspired by ancient Roman techniques, for the construction industry.
CleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsCambridge, IT
Paolo Francesco Sabatini(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsSafar Partners
EvoChip develops AltiCore, a patented mathematical framework that runs AI models as logic-dominant operator chains instead of arithmetic-heavy neural networks, targeting efficiency and deterministic execution.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductorsDana Point, US
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Holobiome discovers and develops therapies derived from the human gut microbiome, working to translate microbiome science into probiotics and targeted treatments for whole-body health.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechLongevityBoston, US
Philip Strandwitz(Co-founder & Director, Chief Executive Officer)inKim Lewis(Co-founder, Director)Mike La Fleur(President, Co-founder, Director)Michael LaFleur(Executive Officer)
BoardJoan LaRovere(Director)inIain Chessell(Director)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsAble PartnersBantam GroupHealthtech CapitaliSelect FundPace VenturesService Provider Capital+3 more
KLIR Sky, Ltd. develops a pollution reduction machine and offers a "Pollution Reduction as a Service" (PRaaS) model aimed at capturing greenhouse gas emissions at the source before they reach the atmosphere.
CleantechClimate TechHardware
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Lab 91 develops semiconductor processes and devices based on 2D materials such as MoS2.
Deep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsAustin, US
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsMonozukuri Ventures
Ladon Robotics develops autonomous cargo ships powered by wind and solar energy, using solar-coated wingsails and battery storage to move freight and reduce crew and fuel costs.
CleantechLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
MacroX builds real-time economic measurement infrastructure that converts fragmented data streams into coherent economic state intelligence for institutions, investors, and AI systems.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSan Francisco, US
Apurv Jain
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsArgon VenturesArgonautic Ventures
Marvel Labs builds vertically integrated, autonomous microfactories — mobile, field-deployable production lines with modular units for intake, formulation, forming, and automated QC, controlled by physical AI running closed-loop process control.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsAsimov Ventures
Nanize develops polysilazane-based nanotechnology coatings for industrial and consumer applications, serving markets from cookware to electronics and automotive.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew MaterialsNarvik, NO
Dr. Kingsley Iwu(CTO & Founder)Håvard Lillebo(CFO & Founder)David Hogg(CEO)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
New Carbon Inc. (dba Darwin Carbon) is an advanced materials manufacturer producing carbon microfiber products—sheets, tapes, wires, and yarns—that combine structural, electrical, and thermal performance to replace metals, plastics, and concrete.
Deep TechDefense TechNew Materials
Michael Gurau(Co-founder & CEO)inDavid Gailus(Co-founder & CTO)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Nuri develops an emotion-focused brain-computer interface (BCI) to treat trauma and psychiatric conditions by directly intervening in emotional circuitry rather than symptom management.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Dr. Dan Rappaport, PhD(Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder)Prof. Rony Paz, PhD(Scientific Founder)Dr. Renana Eitan, MD(Chief Medical Officer & Cofounder)Miri Polachek, MA MBA(Chief Business Officer & Cofounder)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsIsrael Innovation Authority
ParaNetics develops electric motors based on a patented ParaNetic magnetic field technology that utilizes both sides of rotor and stator magnetic fields to achieve higher power output and efficiency.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareMobility & Transportation
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Quorum Earth develops biopesticides aimed at controlling invasive insects, with an initial focus on protecting bees.
AgTechBiotechClimate Tech
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsLOI Venture
RISC Zero provides verifiable computation technology that lets anyone cryptographically confirm a computation's output is correct without recomputing it, while preserving privacy.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeep TechSeattle, US
Frank Laub(Executive Officer, Director)inBrian Retford(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Bruestle(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsBain Capital CryptoBlockchain CapitalD1 VenturesFenbushi CapitalFigmentL2 Iterative Ventures (L2IV)+3 more
Sparsystems converts waste heat from data centers into usable electricity through regenerative cooling systems, reducing grid dependence and emissions.
CleantechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnergyHardwareNew York, US
Gaurav Bazaz(CEO)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Terran Robotics builds AI-driven terraforming robots that construct residential and commercial buildings from earthen materials at a fraction of conventional construction costs.
Construction TechHardwarePropTechRoboticsBloomington, US
Zach Dwiel(Co-Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)Danny Weddle(Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Virtus Solis develops propulsion and energy systems technology for space applications.
CleantechDeep TechEnergySpace Tech
John Bucknell(Founder & CEO)inSeth Elliott(Co-Founder & COO)inDr. Edward Tate(Co-Founder & CTO)
PartnerPablos Holman· solo GP
Co-investorsMichigan RiseSeraphim Space
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Advanced 2D Materials for ChipsAdvanced physics breakthroughsAI Sucks, Until it Doesn'tAnti-inflammatory AirPodsAutomated Apparel ManufacturingBananas for batteriesBees Doing ShroomsCheat Codes for ChemistryDeep Future's UnicornFear Itself? NothingFusion the Easy WayGLP-1 without the Muscle LossHouses Made of Coke bottlesMagnet MiracleMore muscles than C3PONano Confinement Fusion EnergyNext generation semiconductor lithographyRoman cementSelf-charging Nuclear BatteriesSilent, zero-emissions aircraftSpace Based Solar PowerSpace CrystalsSpatial Imagination for RobotsSunshine in a bottleThe Slickest Stuff on EarthTrue Recycling for Mixed PlasticTurning pollution into profitUltralight Algorithms for AIUnderwater Wi-FiUnquestionably Safe Nuclear ReactorsWaste heat to electricityWelding BonesYou Aren't what You Eat
Exits · 1
1 IPOsDeep FissionNASDAQ: FISN
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Aurenar · stlmag.com · Aug 19, 2026
Deep Fission · ctvc.co · Aug 17, 2026
Virtus Solis · startupsmagazine.co.uk · Nov 27, 2025
Alden Scientific · oncimmune.com · Jul 23, 2025
CSignum · iotm2mcouncil.org · Apr 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Deep Future made?
- Deep Future has 59 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What sectors does Deep Future focus on?
- Deep Future focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, New Materials, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Deep Future located?
- Deep Future is headquartered in Seattle, US.
- Does Deep Future lead rounds?
- Deep Future typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamCan Technology Save the World? Pablos Holman: Deep Future at Startupfest 2024
Startupfest · Pablos Holman
The deep future: Implementing science fiction | Pablos Holman | CogX Festival 2023
CogX · Pablos Holman
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Co-investors · 1
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