Outset Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Outset Ventures invests in visionary founders developing complex, technically defensible technologies that address global problems and are hard to replicate. It focuses on science and engineering based deep tech rather than pure software, spanning energy, advanced materials, aerospace, future food, industrial chemistry, med-tech and biotech with global relevance. The firm targets New Zealand-based companies with global ambition. Beyond capital, it offers board-level governance, global investor and partner networks, hands-on operational input across hiring, pricing, product and go-to-market, access to world-class deep-tech lab facilities and equipment, and introductions to customers and talent. It leads rounds and works closely with founders while respecting their independence.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteFounder of Outset who leads tours of the Outset campus and speaks to how the firm is built to help founders scale global companies.
What they invest in
from 6 of 30 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Deep Tech ×2Digital Health ×2Medical Devices ×2New Materials ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
Investments · 30 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAspiring Materials produces low-carbon minerals—including high-purity magnesium, nickel mixed hydroxide, and reactive silica—designed as drop-in replacements for use in existing industrial processes.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Atomic Tessellator combines computational physics with machine learning and enterprise software architecture, though the page does not specify its product offering or customer market.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials
BoardDr. Priyank KumarProf. Simon Ringer
FoundryLab produces metal casting parts for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries using 3D-printed ceramic molds and automated processes, delivering production-grade parts from CAD to finished product in 72 hours without tooling delays.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense Tech
HeartLab provides a cloud-based platform for cardiac imaging and reporting, enabling sonographers and cardiologists to capture, access, and collaborate on echocardiograms remotely in near real-time.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Space launch company founded in 2006 in Outset's R&D facilities.
Ternary develops a "liquid electricity" energy system charged from renewable sources and stored, moved, and pumped using existing fossil fuel infrastructure.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Toku develops AI models that analyze retinal images to assess health conditions, including biological age (BioAge), cardiovascular risk (CLAiR), and chronic kidney disease risk in diabetic patients (MyKidneyAI).
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Outset Ventures invest at?
- Outset Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Outset Ventures's typical check size?
- Outset Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- What sectors does Outset Ventures focus on?
- Outset Ventures focuses on Biotech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Medical Devices, New Materials, Space Tech.
- Does Outset Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Outset Ventures leads investment rounds.
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