Helium-3 Ventures

Helium-3 Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm established in 2020, specializing in early-stage investments across critical technological frontiers. Their core mission is to back ambitious founders building innovative companies "for earth and beyond," reflecting a strong commitment to deep technology. This encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including aerospace, space, defense, climate tech, robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions. The firm seeks to support ventures that address complex challenges and offer transformative solutions with long-term impact.

The firm primarily targets seed and early-stage ventures, often participating in initial funding rounds for companies developing groundbreaking technologies. Helium-3 Ventures is known for its focus on capital-intensive, high-impact solutions that require significant research and development. They aim to identify and nurture companies poised to drive substantial change in vital industries, frequently looking for opportunities with dual-use potential, serving both commercial and governmental needs.

Helium-3 Ventures has quickly built a focused portfolio, with over 10 investments to date in companies such as Varda Space Industries, Atomos Space, and Starfish Space, all prominent players in the burgeoning space and aerospace sectors. While specific fund sizes are not publicly disclosed, their participation in multi-million dollar seed rounds indicates a capacity to deploy meaningful capital. Based on their typical investment stage and the capital-intensive nature of deep tech, Helium-3 Ventures generally writes first checks ranging from approximately $500,000 to $2,000,000, providing crucial early funding for complex technological development. They frequently co-invest with other leading deep tech and space-focused venture capital firms.