Starlight Ventures

Overview

Starlight Ventures backs founders using science and technology to transform large physical markets. Its portfolio and thesis span space, climate, energy, biotech, advanced materials, and AI-enabled infrastructure, making it a strong addition to the frontier investor set despite not being a single-sector fund.

Part of the San Francisco ecosystem

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