Our Verticals

We invest in the following market sectors.

AI

We invest in applications, tooling and infrastructure that enables the advancement and utilization of Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence comprises computer systems designed to perform tasks that would otherwise require human intelligence.

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SaaS

Powerful tools to help businesses of all sizes work faster and smarter. We partner with founders building vertical software – tools purpose-built for specific industries – and horizontal software – tools built for specific functions across enterprise types.

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Enterprise Tech

We seek to invest in companies innovating across Data Platforms, Cybersecurity, and Developer tools where core innovations in engineering and architecture power new capabilities for the future of software driven innovation.

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Healthcare

We invest in healthcare software companies that pioneer innovative care delivery models and enhance the healthcare tech stack across providers, payers and pharma with the goal to improve patient outcomes, enhance access to quality care, and drive positive transformation in the field of healthcare.

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Deep Tech

Deep Tech is distinguished by companies that require longer periods of R&D de-risking Companies focused on space, robotics, semiconductors, Quantum computing, photonics, and more.

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Fintech

We seek to invest in companies innovating across Consumer finance, Core banking & Infrastructure, Fraud and Risk, Insuretech, Lending, Payments, and Wealthtech where technology is shaping new experiences and driving innovation.

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Biotech

Our primary investment scope includes pre-seed and seed-stage biotechnology companies developing platforms and products across therapeutics, diagnostics, and life sciences tools, software, and services. We have been partnering with biotech founders since our very first fund, and our biotech portfolio now includes two public companies.

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Climate Tech

We seek to invest in companies and deep tech that accelerate decarbonization and enable more sustainable systems around energy, mobility, carbon removal, agriculture, the built environment, industrials, and more.

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Consumer

Technology including social, marketplaces, subscription, e-commerce, creator economy, and more.

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