FIV backs visionary founders solving hard technical problems. Our focus: deep tech, energy systems, AI, and frontier hardware. We lead pre-seed and seed rounds with high conviction and stay involved as companies scale.
Investment Focus
Deep Tech
We fund breakthrough technologies that redefine industries and solve complex challenges through scientific innovation and engineering excellence.
Energy Systems
Revolutionary energy storage, distribution, and generation technologies that transform how the world powers itself sustainably.
Artificial Intelligence
Cutting-edge AI applications that leverage machine learning to solve previously impossible problems and create new market categories.
Frontier Hardware
Next-generation hardware solutions that bridge digital and physical worlds, from quantum computing to advanced materials.
What We Look For
Founders with deep technical insight
We partner with visionaries who possess exceptional domain expertise and can translate complex technologies into commercial success.
Emerging or uncrowded markets
We seek opportunities in nascent markets with massive potential, where conventional wisdom hasn't yet crystallized.
Novel hardware/software integrations
We value innovations that seamlessly combine cutting-edge hardware with sophisticated software to create defensible market positions.
Relentless execution and urgency
We back founders who move with velocity, demonstrate resourcefulness, and possess the drive to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Our Investment Approach
1
Discovery
We actively source breakthrough technologies through our network of researchers, accelerators, and industry connections, identifying founders before they hit the market.
2
Due Diligence
Our technical team conducts deep technical reviews, market analysis, and founder assessments to validate both technology potential and commercial viability.
3
Investment
We lead rounds with $250K-$3M investments, providing not just capital but strategic guidance, technical expertise, and operational support from day one.
4
Growth Partnership
We remain actively involved post-investment, connecting portfolio companies with customers, talent, and follow-on investors while providing ongoing strategic counsel.
Let's Build the Future
Got something big? We're looking for founders with audacious visions and the technical depth to execute. Send us your deck or get in touch to start a conversation.