Deep Future

Deep Future is a venture capital firm focused on investing in advanced, transformative technologies, often referred to as "deep tech." Founded in 2021, the firm targets early-stage startups that tackle complex, high-impact problems. Their mission is to back visionary inventors and entrepreneurs working on innovations that seem like science fiction but hold the potential to significantly advance industries. Deep Future invests in sectors like AI, semiconductors, sustainable manufacturing, and clean energy. Notable investments include projects like pollution-to-profit systems, autonomous ships powered by renewable energy, and advanced semiconductor technologies. They typically lead or participate in pre-seed rounds with check sizes ranging from $200k to $500k, and focus on companies that are still in the ideation or prototype phase. The firm, headquartered in Seattle, is spearheaded by Pablos Holman, a well-known futurist and inventor. Deep Future has built a portfolio around ambitious technologies, such as space-based solar power and non-toxic processes for extracting precious metals from electronic waste.