Request for Startups
Explore company ideas we believe deserve exceptional founders.
Our RFS is a living list of markets, technical inflection points, and product opportunities we would be excited to fund. These are not generic themes—they are wedges where we think timing, talent, and execution can create enduring companies.
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AI-native drug discovery for rare diseases
We want to back teams building vertically integrated discovery platforms focused on neglected indications where speed, precision, and proprietary data can compound.
Climate verification infrastructure with auditable data rails
We are interested in infrastructure that turns fragmented climate evidence into defensible, decision-grade systems for enterprises, project developers, and regulators.
Autonomous robotics for urban logistics bottlenecks
We want startups solving painful last-mile and micro-fulfillment workflows with hardware-software systems that can deploy incrementally and prove ROI fast.
AI software for supply chain resilience and scenario planning
We are looking for systems that become a real operating layer for procurement, forecasting, and exception management rather than just another dashboard.
Agentic cybersecurity response for lean security teams
We are excited by products that compress response time, improve triage quality, and integrate deeply into real security operations without creating new risk surfaces.
Industrial AI systems for quality and uptime
We want teams building enterprise-grade systems for defect detection, predictive maintenance, and process optimization in high-value manufacturing environments.
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How to use this
Use the list as a signal, not a constraint
The strongest founders often start adjacent to the initial wedge. If you see a sharper insight in one of these areas, we want to hear it.
Start with a painful workflow
We prefer ideas anchored in an urgent operational problem over broad category claims. The best wedges are narrow, real, and painful.
Bring founder-specific insight
The most compelling pitches come from people who have seen the problem firsthand and can explain why the market is opening now.
Show technical leverage
We are most excited by products where proprietary systems, data loops, or technical depth create durable compounding advantage.