Webinar
Navigating the Deep Tech Ecosystem with Wiz
Explore the forefront of tech innovation with our on-demand webinar, “Navigating the Deep Tech Ecosystem with Wiz.”
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Post Webinar Summary
Matt Caspari from Alumni Ventures and Wiz from Space Cadet, a company that invests in early-stage deep tech startups, discuss the future of deep tech and its impact on venture capital. They define deep tech as a field with significant scientific or engineering risks, often requiring more capital and longer timelines. They note that deep tech is gaining more share in the venture capital space, with more talent and money being invested. However, they also highlight challenges such as the need for founders to have a strong story and technical background, and the difficulty in determining milestones for Series A and B investments. They conclude by advising deep tech founders to find investors who are comfortable with the risks and timelines associated with deep tech.
Hosted by Matt Caspari, Managing Partner of Alumni Ventures Deep Tech Fund, this exclusive session will feature Wiz, Chief Astronaut at Spacecadet Ventures. With a stellar background as a 2x startup founder and now a prominent VC, Wiz brings a wealth of experience in identifying and nurturing groundbreaking technologies. He has been instrumental in supporting early-stage companies that redefine industries through innovation. Gain strategic perspectives from Wiz on how to navigate and invest in the transformative technologies shaping our future.
Why Watch?
- HomeGain insider knowledge from Wiz, a seasoned startup founder turned influential VC.
- HomeLearn about emerging trends and investment opportunities in Deep Tech.
- HomeNetwork with industry professionals and expand your tech investment portfolio.
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About Alumni Ventures
Top 20 VC Investors in North America (2024)
#1 Most Active Venture Firm in the U.S. (2023)
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World's Most Innovative Companies (2022)
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About your presenters
Managing Partner, Deep Tech Fund
Matt Caspari is a Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, where he leads the Deep Tech, Georgetown (Potomac Ventures) and UC Berkeley (Strawberry Creek Ventures) funds. He invests in mission-driven founders developing groundbreaking technologies. His investments encompass a diverse range of sectors, including AI, agriculture, aviation, battery technology, cybersecurity, direct air capture of CO2, energy generation, longevity, and robotics. Prior to Alumni Ventures, Matt gained operational experience as a two-time venture-backed founder/CEO and as a leader of the innovation team at Nike. He was the founding CEO of Aurora Biofuels, a deep tech venture that grew to 100+ employees, secured over $100 million in funding and was acquired by Reliance Industries. In earlier roles, Matt served as a strategic management consultant at Cambridge Pharma Consultancy, later acquired by IMS Health, and gained experience on the M&A team at Bloomberg. He holds a BS in Biochemistry from Georgetown University and an MBA with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from UC Berkeley.
Co-Founder & General Partner at Spacecadet Ventures
Wiz is a successful 2x startup founder turned VC. He’s Chief Astronaut (Co-Founder & General Partner) at Spacecadet Ventures, a $30M AUM Pre/Seed fund backed by stellar people like Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, Alexis Ohanian, Stewart Butterfield, and more. Spacecadet is The Marketing VC — investing in Pre/Seed companies that fuel a Better Future and helping tell their stories. When not helping companies change the world, you can find Wiz cooking delicious things on an open fire.