Our Focus

We invest in
the future

We back mission-driven founders building exponential solutions in large, growing, or newly unlocked markets — from pre-seed through Series A.

A partner for transformative startups

FV invests in and strategically partners with startups that have the ambition, technology, and team to change the world.

01
Exponential solutions
Technology that doesn't incrementally improve the status quo — it makes existing approaches obsolete.
02
Mission-driven founders
Clear vision and conviction to tackle the problems that matter most, combined with superior operating ability.
03
Early evidence of traction
An MVP, early revenue, or meaningful partnerships — proof the idea has legs before we invest.
04
Large or unlocked markets
Growing, underserved, or newly created markets with room for an outsized, category-defining outcome.

Deep tech and beyond

Robotics
Autonomous systems and intelligent machines reshaping how industries operate
IoT
Connected devices and sensor networks enabling smarter cities, factories, and infrastructure
Energy
Clean energy generation, storage, distribution, and next-generation power systems
Security
Defense technology, threat detection, and critical infrastructure protection
Transportation
Autonomous mobility, freight logistics, and sustainable transit infrastructure
Health
Biotech, neuroscience, diagnostics, and platforms accelerating the pace of medicine
Space
Aerospace, satellite, and space infrastructure enabling the next frontier
And beyond
We follow the founders — wherever the most important problems are being solved
Investment Stage
Pre–A
We invest at pre-seed, seed, and Series A — entering early when founders need partners most and staying engaged through the journey.
Geography
US
We focus on United States-based companies, or international companies with US-based incorporation and a presence in the American market.

Building something
that matters?

If you're a founder working on a transformative deep tech company and looking for a partner who has been in your shoes, we want to hear from you.

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