Founding Members

The Deep Tech Forum (DTF) was founded by a visionary group of leaders dedicated to advancing deep tech innovation by connecting startups, investors, and corporate innovators across global markets. These founding members played a crucial role in establishing DTF as a platform to break down barriers for deep tech startups and foster cross-border collaboration.

Nobuhiro Seki
Founding Partner, Monozukuri Ventures
Sabrina Sasaki
Principal, Monozukuri Ventures

Fellow Investors

The Fellow Investors are a select group of leading deep tech investors who actively collaborate with the Deep Tech Forum (DTF) and the Monozukuri Innovation Institute (MII). This exclusive network of venture capitalists, corporate venture arms, and strategic investors is dedicated to advancing innovation by supporting startups and fostering cross-border partnerships.

By working closely with Limited Partners (LPs) and corporate innovators, Fellow Investors provide strategic insights, funding opportunities, and global market access to deep tech founders. Their collective expertise spans industries such as climate tech, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences.

Through this partnership, the Fellow Investors play a crucial role in bridging the gap between cutting-edge startups and forward-thinking investors, driving transformative growth in the global deep tech ecosystem.

Jennifer Roberts
Managing Partner, Grit Ventures
Lucy Wang
Partner, Divergent Capital
Angie Wang
Principal, VU Venture Partners
Ilana Diamond
Managing Partner, 412 Venture Fund
Liam Krut
Partner, Reinforced Ventures
Kevin Dowling
Managing Director, Robotics Factory
Xiaoming Yin
Senior Investment Manager, Lockheed Martin Ventures
Sabrina Paseman
General Partner, Omni Ventures
Duncan Turner
General Partner, SOSV
Jonathan Hakkaikan
Partner, SoundBoard Venture Fund
Carlos Furlotti
Principal, Exposition Ventures
Fady Saad
General Partner, Cybernetix Ventures
Joanne Wong
Partner, REDDS Capital
Allen Lau
Partner, Two Small Fishes
Moien Giashi
Principal, GreenSky Ventures
Oliver Mitchell
Partner, ff Venture Capital
Bubba Hagood
Partner, Tenon Ventures