Biotech & medtech company creator. Author of Future Health and Capitali di Ventura. Active board member
As always, great thoughts from Bruce Booth of Atlas Venture https://lnkd.in/dewT7jdy And it's so important to focus on early quality of team, science and initial data set (not excluding reasonable valuations and lean cap table)
💼 Last Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the esteemed London Venture Capital Network Summit. The event proved to be an invaluable opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends and developments shaping the industry. 🚀 💡 While all the talks and the startup pitch competition were highly informative and inspirational, the true highlight was the Gen AI Debate. The distinguished panel, comprising Thelma Onyeka from Akama Fund, Nic Rawhani from Vula, David Calderwood from RED Semiconductor, and Jonny Rose from The Story Club Ltd., provided a wealth of knowledge and thought-provoking perspectives on the current state and future trajectory of Gen AI. Furthermore, they engaged in a compelling discourse surrounding the role of intellectual property (IP) in protecting solutions in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. 🔐 📹 One of the standout moments was Nic Rawhani's eloquent and lucid explanation of how we have arrived at the precipice of Gen AI. I have taken the liberty of attaching the video clip, as I believe it will resonate with many of you. 🤝 At BeeReal, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of the curve, continuously enhancing our expertise to better serve our esteemed clientele. As the Venture Capital ecosystem navigates the complexities and embraces the opportunities presented by disruptive technologies like Gen AI, we stand ready to support them in evolving into the next generation of sustainable internal solutions. #VentureCapital #DigitalTransformation #BeeReal #GenAI #Innovation #TechTrends
✨ Hello Tomorrow last week was awesome! There’s something about the deep tech community that just stands out. It’s not just the groundbreaking technologies or the ambitious projects; it’s the people. As regulars at the Hello Tomorrow Summit, we’ve come to expect nothing less than brilliance, but last week’s event that transformed Paris into a buzzing hive of the world's foremost deep tech luminaries, founders, investors, and industrialists truly exceeded expectations. 🔥 Within this week we: - Benjamin Tincq led a panel on critical minerals with Julia Davourie(Convergent Ventures), Eric Dusseux (Breakthrough Energy Ventures), and Lilian Schwich (cylib) - Hosted amazing breakfast event with over 100 attendees in collaboration with Kiko Ventures - Had a great time attending side events from Contrarian Ventures daphni Extantia Toyota Ventures Fifty Years DCVC Climate Salad Norrsken VC EQT Ventures Vsquared Ventures TOMORROW DeepTechXL Positron Ventures - Enjoyed pitches from tozero Robeauté Jurata Thin Film and were delighted to see the amazing women leading those hard tech companies! - The deeptech ecosystem still has a long way to go - from strenghtening collaboration between startups with large industrials, to having more capital to deploy for #FOAK, to ensuring the right practical advices for scientist-founders at the early stages. But building Marble, and seeing our portfolio companies in action - pitching, hiring and fundraising - was the best testament of what we have been doing…and ought to do more. We’re just getting started, let’s build more radical climate deeptech ventures together! A huge shoutout to the #HelloTomorrow team for putting this together Arnaud de la Tour, Thomas Salzgeber, Vincent Durand, Alizée Blanchin, Megha Balachandra and the rest of the team! #deeptech #cdr #startups
Deep tech innovations hold the promise to transform industries, yet they often struggle with securing funding due to misconceptions and knowledge gaps in the investment space. At Aventurine Capital Group, we address these challenges with our PIPI fund model, which mitigates risks and bridges the gap between investors and deep tech ventures. Our approach breaks down development into stages, ensuring transparency and accountability, and leveraging multi-market licensing for sustainable returns. By educating investors and fostering collaborations with domain experts, we unlock the potential of deep tech, driving significant technological advancements. https://lnkd.in/g_AF5zAu #DeepTech #Tech #IP #VC #Patents
📡 RIISE is leveraging the #BetterFuturesRetrofitAccelerator as part of the first cohort to optimise building energy performance 🏭 🤓 💬 "The fact that organisations and accelerators like these are prioritising diversity means a lot more underrepresented communities are gaining more exposure to climate focused investors and support ecosystems that are specifically built to help their startups succeed." - Team RIISE! Swipe to say what the team has to say about their startup, featuring Adrian Twibill Alejandro Arango Echeverri @Alexander R. 🛰 💻 RIISE uses satellites & NextGen AI to accelerate sustainability strategies from months to seconds for asset Owners, investors, lenders, & insurers. Imperial College London Imperial Enterprise The Royal Institution Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment Imperial College Advanced Hackspace
Deep tech innovations have the power to revolutionize industries, but securing funding often poses a challenge due to misconceptions and knowledge gaps. At Aventurine, we believe our PIPI fund model can mitigate perceived risks by providing a structured approach to timelines and funding. Misconceptions like endless funding requirements and reluctance from generalist funds can be overcome through strategic funding and collaboration with domain experts. The PIPI model breaks down development into distinct stages, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficient resource allocation. By bridging the investment gap and fostering trust, we can unlock the full potential of deep tech innovations. https://lnkd.in/g_AF5zAu #VC #IP #Patents #DeepTech
Latest essay is up! "Developing The Problem-Focused Founder" TLDR: Science hasn’t fully learned from startups yet, and I think there is an opportunity to add a third path to the existing duopoly of startups and academia. Main takeaway: What if science funding could move as fast as VC? We want to build a repeatable format of non-dilutively support early-stage science teams to steer directly into science risk. I present a first model of a growth curve: startups are just "up and to the right" but problem-focused teams have a slightly different step through milestones. https://lnkd.in/d8ZXgRsv
Deep tech innovations are set to revolutionize industries, but funding misconceptions pose challenges. Our PIPI fund model offers a structured approach to mitigate these risks and bridge the investment gap. By recognizing that deep tech requires strategic funding and leveraging multi-market licensing, we can achieve substantial long-term returns. Collaborating with domain experts and research institutions can help generalist funds overcome knowledge barriers. Aventurine's PIPI model ensures transparency, accountability, and effective risk management, fostering trust between investors and deep tech entrepreneurs. Let's unlock the immense potential of deep tech and drive transformative breakthroughs. https://lnkd.in/g_AF5zAu #VC #Patents #IP #DeepTech
🚀 Thrilled to share that our very own General Partner, Renana Ashkenazi, recently participated in the "Space Finance Panel" at the prestigious Annual Executive Space Course by the International Space University! 🌌 Renana joined esteemed panelists Raphael Roettgen, CFA, Founder at E2MC Ventures & Prometheus Life Technologies, and Storm Boswick, Investor and Strategic Advisor, to explore how to finance space startups and shared her insights into the latest trends shaping the space industry in 2024. During the discussion, Renana highlighted her experience investing in Ramon.Space , one of our portfolio companies at Grove Ventures. Ramon Space is revolutionizing space technology with innovative hardware and #software computing systems designed for the growing demands of '#NewSpace' players. 💡 Key trends for space startups in 2024 include: - Increased focus on satellite constellations for global connectivity. - Advancements in space manufacturing and in-orbit services. - Growth in data analytics solutions for Earth observation applications. - An upsurge in private funding, driven by the commercial potential of space technologies. We’re proud of Renana’s contributions to the conversation about the future of space innovation! 🌠 #SpaceTech #venturecapital #Innovation #startups #DeepFuture
Investing in deep tech can transform industries and address global challenges—but only if it’s done with a true long-term vision. Traditional funds often miss the mark by treating deep tech like any other asset, overlooking the unique, multi-decade commitment needed to grow breakthrough IP into multi-market solutions. At Aventurine Capital Group, we focus on nurturing early-stage IP to its full potential, not just bringing one innovation to market but optimizing foundational technologies across industries. Our perpetual fund model supports deep tech investments over the long haul, ensuring that IP is actively managed and developed into revenue-generating assets. With $1 trillion lost annually in underutilized IP, we’re not just investing—we’re building a sustainable strategy to maximize IP value across markets. https://lnkd.in/gF_cw9Um #IP #VC #Patents #DeepTech #Energy #Computing #Pharma
Deep tech holds immense potential to reshape industries, yet securing funding remains a hurdle due to misconceptions around its complexity and costs. At Aventurine Capital Group, we tackle these challenges with our PIPI (Perpetual IP Income) model, offering a structured approach that reduces perceived risks by funding based on milestones and multi-market licensing. One key misconception is that deep tech requires endless funding; in reality, strategic investment can yield substantial long-term returns. Additionally, collaborating with technical experts can help bridge knowledge gaps, allowing investors to make informed, impactful decisions. With models like PIPI, we’re paving the way for deep tech to drive transformative breakthroughs. https://lnkd.in/g_AF5zAu #DeepTech #IP #VC #Patents #Business
