
Phystech Ventures
Description
Phystech Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in deep technology, with a primary focus on Seed and Series A investments. Established in 2013, the firm has built a reputation for identifying and nurturing innovative startups at the intersection of science and technology. Headquartered in London, UK, Phystech Ventures targets companies poised to disrupt industries through breakthroughs in areas such as next-gen computing, life sciences, energy, mobility, and space. Their investment philosophy centers on backing founders with strong scientific backgrounds and proprietary technologies that address significant market needs.
The firm's investment strategy is geographically diverse, extending its reach across Europe, North America, and Israel. Phystech Ventures seeks out companies developing foundational technologies that have the potential for substantial long-term impact and scalability. They are particularly interested in ventures that leverage advanced research and development to create defensible intellectual property and sustainable competitive advantages. This specialized focus allows them to provide tailored support and leverage their network within the deep tech ecosystem.
With over $100 million in assets under management across multiple funds, Phystech Ventures has demonstrated a consistent commitment to the deep tech sector. The firm typically deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, providing crucial early-stage capital to promising ventures. To date, Phystech Ventures has invested in more than 40 companies, contributing to the growth and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies. Their portfolio reflects a diverse array of deep tech innovations, underscoring their broad yet specialized investment mandate.
Investor Profile
Phystech Ventures has backed more than 36 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 16 rounds, about 44% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Russian Federation, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Oil and Gas, Software, Energy.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (44%)
- Series A (17%)
- Series Unknown (11%)
- Pre Seed (11%)
- Angel (6%)
- Series B (6%)
- Grant (3%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (36%)
- Russian Federation (36%)
- Singapore (11%)
- United Kingdom (6%)
- United Arab Emirates (3%)
- Switzerland (3%)
Industry Focus
- Oil And Gas
- Software
- Energy
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Accounting
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Small And Medium Businesses
- Manufacturing
- Machine Learning
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