The Corporate Venture Capitalist's Dilemma When It Comes To Deep Tech
Dec 30, 2024
Role & Responsibilities
Oversees investment in external startups and technology ventures that align with corporate strategy.
Evaluates ROI potential and strategic synergy of deep tech startups.
Manages portfolio performance and fosters collaboration between startups and internal business units.
Goals & Objectives
Identify high-potential quantum and AI startups with clear market traction.
Streamline due diligence and accelerate time to deal.
Create strategic synergy between the startup’s innovation and the corporation’s core business.
Pain Points
Sifting through a large volume of pitches without a reliable filter for deeply technical or emerging solutions.
High risk and long lead times for “true deep tech” investments (quantum, AI).
Integrating new ventures into the broader corporate structure post-investment.
How WizzWang Helps
Serves as a trusted aggregator of deep tech startups, providing a curated portfolio.
Reduces complexity by vetting technical feasibility and market readiness.
Offers post-investment support (GTM strategy, partnership facilitation) to maximize synergy and reduce failures.
