14 Growth Deep Tech Investors — 11 Currently Deploying

The physical and digital worlds are merging, unlocking breakthroughs that reshape how we live and work. NGP Capital backs early-stage B2B companies driving this 'Great Convergence'…

Data-driven, systematic approach to partnering with the world's most promising companies. AI and data science engine for underwriting enables quantitative decision-making across ve…

We provide capital alongside powerful connections and deep B2B expertise to accelerate early-stage B2B startups from seed to scale, with our VP Engine serving as a unique value-add…

Omnes is a leading European private equity firm dedicated to the energy transition, empowering entrepreneurs to address large societal challenges and deliver tomorrow's growth thro…

Invests in companies using technology to solve important problems in healthcare, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, agriculture, transportation, and other sectors

We identify and support visionaries transforming industries with the potential to better billions of lives. Bow identifies platform companies in industries being transformed by tec…

Speedinvest provides European startups with 'more expertise, connections, reach, and momentum' through specialist investment teams across six core sectors, backing companies from s…

Leading European private asset manager committed to profitable impact-driven companies across private equity, private debt, and real assets, focusing on mid-market and growth segme…

Evergreen venture capital firm making concentrated, long-duration investments in tech and tech-enabled companies with product-market fit and compelling growth across theme-driven s…

Partner with exceptional people to help them realize their full potential across pre-seed, seed, growth, and public market stages through long-term founder relationships.

Use tightly focused expertise and an unparalleled global network to help founders realize their potential across all stages, from incubation to growth-stage scaling.

Multi-stage venture capital firm that goes beyond traditional VC playbook by providing entrepreneurs support of a global ecosystem, connecting innovators everywhere.

Find and fund visionary tech entrepreneurs enabling ideas and companies capable of shaping global modern life, with selective focus on Deep Tech, Healthcare, Fintech, and Digitalis…

To give investors access to the best possible venture deals. We partner with lead VCs, apply rigorous diligence, and make investing straightforward.

How many growth deep tech investors are actively deploying right now?

DryPowder tracks 14 growth deep tech funds. Of these, 11 are currently deploying capital based on recent fund closes, portfolio activity, and partner signals. Use DryPowder's fund matching to see which ones fit your specific startup.

What check size do growth deep tech VCs write?

Among 14 growth deep tech funds on DryPowder, check sizes run from $25K–$100M. Ranges vary by fund size, vintage, and whether the fund leads rounds. Each fund profile shows check size detail and lead preference.

How do I get a meeting with a growth deep tech VC?

A warm intro is still the fastest path. Most growth deep tech VCs on DryPowder do accept cold outreach or direct applications, but response rates vary widely by fund. Before reaching out, use DryPowder's AI matching to get a fit score and specific talking points. Founders who lead with thesis-aligned framing get significantly better response rates than those sending the same deck to every fund on a list.

How is growth-stage fundraising different from earlier venture rounds?

Growth-stage processes resemble private equity diligence more than typical venture fundraising. Expect 4-8 months, financial audits, customer reference programs, and engagement at the CFO and board level. Most growth funds require 6-12 months of auditable financials and focus on financial performance, competitive moats, and management team depth rather than founder narrative.

How many growth deep tech investors should I be talking to at once?

Most fundraisers recommend a parallel process: identify 20-40 target investors but approach your highest-fit funds first. Of the 11 growth deep tech funds currently deploying, not all will match your specific stage and sector. Use fund matching to find your top 10-15, approach those first, collect feedback, then go wider. Going to every fund simultaneously without qualifying first burns bridges and dilutes the urgency that helps close a round.

How is DryPowder different from building a VC list on LinkedIn or Crunchbase?

The fund list you build on LinkedIn or Crunchbase is roughly the same list every other founder is building. DryPowder adds three things a manual search cannot: deployment signals (which funds have recently closed new vehicles and are actively writing checks), AI thesis matching (which of the 14 growth deep tech funds actually fits your specific startup, ranked by fit), and verified partner contact details. The goal is 15 targeted, thesis-aligned pitches instead of 150 generic ones.