Michael Dempsey
Managing Partner at Compound
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Investment focus
Stages: seed, early
Sectors: AI/ML, Robotics, Biology, Biotech, Biosecurity, Crypto, DePIN, Decentralized Science
Compound thesis
Compound invests in deep technology across AI/ML, robotics, biology, crypto, and company building. Focus on frontier tech with venture-scale commercial potential and narrative-driven market cycles.
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What does Michael Dempsey invest in?
Michael Dempsey is Managing Partner at Compound. They focus on AI/ML, Robotics, Technology forecasting, Deep tech investing, Narrative cycles. Compound's thesis: Compound invests in deep technology across AI/ML, robotics, biology, crypto, and company building. Focus on frontier tech with venture-scale commercial potential and narrative-driven market cycles. Compound typically invests at seed, early.
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