Deep Tech Capital Movements | Vol. 1
Weekly tracking rounds, new funds, and strategic shifts in deep tech.
Welcome to the first edition of Deep Tech Capital Movements!
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In an industry where timing and knowledge are everything, this newsletter offers a clear and concise look at the deals, funds, and strategic shifts shaping the frontier of innovation.
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Whether you’re an investor scouting the next transformative company, an operator navigating the ever-evolving capital landscape, or a curious observer hungry for insights, Deep Tech Capital Movements cuts through the noise to deliver actionable intelligence.
Startup Rounds & Acquisitions
Accel Doubles Its Investment in Sarla Aviation’s Electric Air Taxi Program
Accel has increased its commitment to Sarla Aviation in a growth round to develop electric air taxis in India. The funding is aimed at capturing the emerging market in urban air mobility in one of the fastest-growing economies.
Sector: Aviation/ MobilityAmazon Leads a Series A for Moment Energy, Repurposing Used EV Batteries.
Amazon, along with co-investors, is funding Moment Energy in a Series A round to transform used EV batteries into new energy storage systems. This investment supports sustainable technology and a circular economy in North America.
Sector: EnergyVertical Compute Raises €20M in Seed Round to Overcome AI Chip Bottlenecks.
European investors have infused €20M in seed funding into Vertical Compute to tackle memory challenges in AI chip architectures. The capital supports innovative semiconductor development across emerging European markets.
Sector: SemiconductorsMoment Energy Secures $15M to Extend the Life of EV Batteries.
A $15M growth round led by Amazon and other North American investors will enable a Canadian startup to repurpose used EV batteries for efficient energy storage. This move underscores a growing trend toward sustainability in the automotive sector.
Sector: EnergyCapra Robotics Raises €11.3M to Develop Versatile Mobile Robots.
In a €11.3M funding round from European venture capital, Capra Robotics is set to advance its development of mobile assistance robots for diverse applications in consumer and industrial contexts.
Sector: RoboticsPHOTON IP Raises €4.75M to Innovate Energy-Efficient Optical Chips.
A €4.75M growth round from European investors is fueling PHOTON IP’s breakthrough process for manufacturing low-energy photonic chips, aiming to lower semiconductor power consumption.
Sector: SemiconductorsElectralith Raises $17M to Produce Low-Cost Lithium, Reducing Supply Risks.
In a $17M growth round backed by U.S. and European investors, Electralith is building an independent lithium production process, critical for powering next‑gen energy storage and minimizing geopolitical risks.
Sector: EnergyRebellyous Foods Secures $2.4M to Scale Plant-Based Chicken Production.
A $2.4M seed/growth round, supported by U.S. investors, is accelerating production for Rebellyous Foods, an innovative startup challenging traditional meat with sustainable alternatives.
Sector: Food TechLoft Orbital Achieves a Billion-Dollar Valuation with a €170M Series C Round.
European and international investors contributed €170M in a Series C round to propel French space tech firm Loft Orbital to a billion-dollar valuation, highlighting rapid growth in Europe’s space sector.
Sector: Space |Borobotics Secures CHF 1.3M in Seed Funding for Geothermal Drilling Automation.
A CHF 1.3M seed round from Swiss and European investors will help Borobotics integrate robotics into geothermal drilling, boosting efficiency in sustainable energy extraction.
Sector: Energy |Neura Robotics Raises $120M to Fuel Next-Generation Humanoid Robots.
A robust $120M growth round led by prominent U.S. venture firms is set to accelerate Neura Robotics’ commercialization of humanoid robotics across both consumer and industrial markets.
Sector: RoboticsQuantum Brilliance Raises $20M to Build a Diamond-Encased Mobile Quantum Computer.
In a $20M startup round, investors from the U.S. and Asia are betting on Quantum Brilliance’s disruptive approach to mobile quantum computing, challenging conventional hardware paradigms.
Sector: QuantumStoke Space Raises Another $260M to Advance Its Fully Reusable Rocket Program.
This $260M growth round, predominantly from U.S. investors, further validates Stoke Space’s vision for reusable rockets, aimed at reducing launch costs and increasing mission frequency.
Sector: Space | Source 56: https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/15/reusable-rocket-startup-stoke-raised-another-massive-round-260m/Overland AI Raises $32M to Develop Autonomous Off‑Road Systems for the U.S. Military.
In a $32M round led by U.S. venture capital, Overland AI is advancing its development of rugged autonomous driving systems designed specifically for military applications in challenging terrains.
Sector: Autonomous/AISoftBank and Arm Explore Acquiring Chip Startup Ampere.
In a potential acquisition deal, SoftBank and Arm are evaluating the takeover of Ampere, seeking to integrate disruptive chip technology into their established semiconductor portfolios.
Sector: Semiconductors |Toyota Invests in a Japanese Rocket Startup as It Diversifies Beyond Automotive.
In a bold diversification move, Toyota is channeling capital into a Japanese rocket startup to enter the burgeoning aerospace market amid competitive pressures from SpaceX, broadening its global portfolio.
Sector: Space
New VC Funds & Corporate Funds
Debut Venture Fund Converts a Long Fundraising Cycle into a Strategic Asset.
U.S. private investors have backed a new venture fund that successfully navigated a drawn‑out capital raise to build an early‑stage investment portfolio.Eli Lilly and Andreessen Horowitz Launch a $500M Health Tech Fund to Drive Digital Healthcare.
This joint fund, pooling $500M from pharmaceutical and venture capital powerhouses, is dedicated to accelerating digital health innovations across global markets.Intel Spins Off Its VC Arm into a Standalone Investment Fund to Target Emerging Tech.
In a strategic corporate restructuring, Intel is creating an independent VC fund to operate more nimbly and capture disruptive technology trends globally.Keen Venture Partners Raises €125M to Bolster Europe’s Defence Tech Ecosystem.
Aiming to strengthen Europe’s security technology sector, European institutional investors are rallying behind a €125M fundraising effort spearheaded by Keen Venture Partners.Major Italian Corporates Establish a €200M Climate Tech Fund to Spur Sustainable Innovation.
A consortium of leading Italian companies has committed €200M to a new fund focused on advancing clean and sustainable technologies amid global climate challenges.Riceberg Ventures Launches a $20M Fund to Propel DeepTech & SpaceTech Startups.
Global investors have come together to create a $20M fund dedicated to supporting early-stage companies in deep tech and space technology, capturing cutting-edge opportunities at the frontier of innovation.Sequence Ventures Prepares to Launch a USD 50M Fund Targeting Africa’s Deep Tech Ecosystem.
In a strategic move, international investors are gearing up to deploy $50M in Africa, aiming to tap into the continent’s rapidly growing deep tech sector and drive regional innovation.
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