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My Key Takeaways
97% of deep tech ventures contribute to at least one of the UN’s sustainable development goals (BCG).
It’s impossible to quantify the tremendous impact of deep tech on civilisations throughout history.
From mRNA vaccines releasing societies from lockdowns, and purified glass in fibre optic cables setting the foundations of high speed internet today, to semicon advancements making solar panels increasingly efficient so that our younger generations can hopefully have a blue sky to look up to in the future…
Yet, the irony is that deep tech companies are also the ones struggling the most to secure funding.
An open database of more than 1,600 deep tech investors
I’m sure you’ve heard plenty of examples of investors preferring to invest in “platform-type” tech companies with the hope of faster returns.
So kudos to the folks at Hello Tomorrow for generously sharing this database of more than 1,600 global deeptech investors to help founders who need it the most.
Deep tech startups can use the following filters to quickly identify ideal investors and partners:
1) Type (e.g. VC, CVC/parent company, accelerator, crowdfunding etc)
2) Number of deep tech deals and size of fund
3) Investment stage and ticket size
4) Country/region/sector focus (e.g. materials, biotech, cleantech etc)
Active deep tech investors in Southeast Asia
The database also features key deeptech players which are actively investing in Singapore and Southeast Asia – Temasek, SGInnovate, Singtel Innov8, Antler, Cocoon Capital, Insignia Ventures Partners, Jungle Ventures, Makers Fund, Monk’s Hill Ventures, Openspace Ventures, Quest Ventures, SPH Ventures, Vickers Venture Partners and Wavemaker Partners.
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Some of the most inspiring conversations I’ve ever had were with deep tech entrepreneurs who know that they were in the very long haul.
What keeps them going?
The unwavering belief that building their deeptech company is the only way for them to bring about the profound and positive change they wish to see in this world.
Hope everyone will continue to share resources and tips to help these deep tech founders most deserving of our utmost respect. 🙌
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About Zhilin SIM
Having worked and lived in Singapore, the Nordics, China, Spain, UK, I’m now based in Paris.
I’m fluent in English, French and Mandarin, and I’m learning Arabic because it’s a beautiful and fascinating language.
My team creates and supports one-many initiatives connecting corporate and startup ecosystems in Europe to business and innovation opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
I’m passionate about horticulture, watercolour, startups/tech as well as French cuisine, Peranakan kueh techniques and other global cuisines.
Feel free to connect with me if you think my network in Europe and Asia could be of benefit to your business and innovation activities.
