Seed VC
The Engine supports 'Tough Tech' - 'transformational science and engineering that solves the world's most important challenges' - by providing early-stage companies with 'critical infrastructure, programs, and ecosystem they need to thrive.'
Business models
deeptech_ip, hardware, biotech_therapeutics, platform, saas_b2b
Customer segments
Enterprise, Government, Researchers, Industrial manufacturers
Geography
US
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