Financing Deep Tech: Strategies for Funding Long-Horizon Innovation

Financing Deep Tech: Strategies for Funding Long-Horizon Innovation

Deep tech – breakthrough technologies rooted in advanced science and engineering, such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing, and clean energy – promises to reshape the world. Yet, bringing these innovations to life is no small feat. With development cycles stretching 7-15 years, staggering R&D costs, and uncertain market adoption, deep tech defies the fast-return…

Specialists vs. Generalists: Who Wins in Venture Capital?

Specialists vs. Generalists: Who Wins in Venture Capital?

In a world of increasingly complex startups, specialists with deep expertise in specific sectors are gaining an edge over generalist investors. Is this the end of diversification and the rise of specialists in venture capital (VC)? The debate between specialized and general approaches in VC investing has been ongoing for years. As the startup landscape…