Stage FocusSeed, Series A
GeographyUS
TypeVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsClimate TechAdvanced MaterialsSpace Tech
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Purist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Engine Ventures is a hard tech-focused VC founded by Katie Rae, formerly a partner at First Round Capital. The thesis is straightforward: "The next wave of great companies will be built in the physical world."
Focus areas include industrial tech, manufacturing, robotics, space, and climate — physical-world technology with strong technical moats. Check sizes run $2-10M at seed and Series A, and th...
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