Outliers Fund
Venture capitalSeries A
Investment thesis
Outliers invests in companies applying rigorous scientific and engineering principles to solve humanity's next frontiers. The firm targets the convergence of deep technology breakthroughs—including space infrastructure, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing—where technical innovation creates defensible business advantages. Outliers combines venture capital expertise with scientific rigor and policy analysis to identify companies early, back founder-led teams with deep domain expertise, and support entrepreneurs translating frontier science into sustainable commercial ventures.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 5 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×2Space Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Defense Tech ×1Hardware ×1New Materials ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAstroForge builds low-cost spacecraft for tracking and mining metal-rich asteroids in deep space, targeting platinum group metals extraction for industrial and space applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsRoboticsSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Matt Gialich(Founder/CEO)in
Impulse Space develops in-space mobility infrastructure and spacecraft, enabling transportation and logistics between Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars. The company serves commercial, defense, and scientific customers seeking reliable and affordable orbital mobility solutions.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechRedondo Beach, US
Tom Mueller(Founder & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Outliers Fund invest at?
- Outliers Fund invests at the Series A stage.
- What sectors does Outliers Fund focus on?
- Outliers Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech.
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