At LightSpeed Innovations, we recently established a Frontier Tech Investment Network to connect experienced investors with early stage start ups aiming to commercialize "Deep Tech", from systems biology to applications driven by artificial or assisted intelligence - and everything in between.

Ideal Stage: Seed to Series A 

​Investors: Bessemer, Ubiquity, UK TT, Great Point Ventures, Franklin Templeton (and more).  Angels: Members from Tech Coast Angels, Wharton Alumni Angel Network SV, SoCal, NY; Pasadena Angels, and others from the Angel Syndication Network. 

Apply here.  You will be notified if you are selected for the pitch that month 10 days prior to the pitch.  We will then send you instructions.  All pitches will be online using Zoom.

Who are the investors? 

Representatives from venture firms such as Bessemer, DFJ, Airbus, Lockheed.  Angel Investors familiar with these emerging tech domains, from members in the Space Angels Network to those active in the Washington DC arena. 

WHO IS RUNNING THIS NETWORK? 

Ellen Chang, lead/CEO of LightSpeed Innovations.  This is an investment network, not a fund . All investors are certified as accredited investors.  Company information is protected and is not forwarded.  

What is considered frontier technology? 

Frontier technology is a specific type of technology that has great potential to have an impact in the future. Right now, frontier technology is normally referring to virtual reality, augmented reality, computer vision, artificial intelligence, drones, and robotics
​See this link.  

how are startups chosen? 

A group of 2-3 investors review the applications and down select to the 4-5 that present each month.  LightSpeed Innovations stays in touch with companies that have yet to present to ensure updates are received, to keep the companies eligible for the following month.  We all know startups pivot and change and grow and evolve quickly. 

What if I have more questions? 

Please email Ellen Chang at [email protected].