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Deeptech investors

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a deeptech company in the last two years, taken from what they funded rather than from what their website says they like.

See all 388 →The top 25
388investors on the list+16 this week
6,904cheques in 12 months-4% against the market
$8.2Mmedian round they joined+2% against the market median
93%wrote a cheque in 12 months
56%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Y CombinatorDeploying nowAccelerator · United States6,412$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2500 GlobalDeploying nowAngel · United States2,140$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3National Science FoundationDeploying nowGovernment · United States1,869$926Kmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  4. 4New Enterprise AssociatesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,610$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Alumni VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,598$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  8. 8Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  9. 9BpifranceDeploying nowGovernment · France1,151$4.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10Khosla VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,128$26Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  11. 11Intel CapitalDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States1,123$22Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Bessemer Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,038$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  13. 13Index VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom1,027$31Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14Google VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States884$38Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15EIC AcceleratorDeploying nowGovernment · European Union875$4.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  17. 17Innovate UKDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom704$1.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18BDC CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Canada685$6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  19. 19Bossa InvestDeploying nowVC firm · Brazil657$6.7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20Global Brain CorporationDeploying nowVC firm · Japan480$7.6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  21. 21Spark CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States471$40Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22SMBC Venture CapitalDeploying nowInvestment bank · Japan443$5.1Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  23. 23Creative Destruction LabDeploying nowAccelerator · Canada427$3Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  24. 24Kleiner PerkinsDeploying nowVC firm · United States398$40Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  25. 25Temasek HoldingsDeploying nowVC firm · Singapore384$100Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about deeptech investors

Who are the most active deeptech investors?

By cheques observed, the most active are Y Combinator, 500 Global, National Science Foundation, New Enterprise Associates and Alumni Ventures.

How many deeptech investors are there?

388 are on record. 93% made an investment in the last 12 months and 56% have led a round.

Which stages do deeptech investors back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (27%) and Series A (21%).

How big are the rounds deeptech investors join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $7.6M.

Which sectors do deeptech investors back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Biotech and Healthcare.

Which deeptech investors lead the most rounds?

General Catalyst (97 led), Lightspeed Venture Partners (83 led) and New Enterprise Associates (73 led).

Where are deeptech investors based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (14), the United Kingdom (3) and Canada (2).

What have deeptech investors invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Vensum Power (Series A, Nov 2026, with Lifeline Ventures), Humble Robotics (Series A, Nov 2026, with Eclipse) and Ocient (Series C, Nov 2026, with Boka Capital).

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