We invest in startups building the technologies, infrastructure, and services that will be integral as we progress towards a Type I Civilization.
From Type 0 To Type I
Freeman John Dyson suggested that humanity is currently at a Type 0.73 civilization, due to the fact that we continue to maintain our energy needs using earth's resources where energy forms are mildly stored such as coal, oil or natural gas. In order to achieve a Type I civilization we need to effectively have control over the energy of our host planet. This would enable humans to have complete control over our energy and dictate the natural forces on earth and the many threats of climate change.
In achieving a Type I Civilization, we move closer to a Type II Civilization where we can harness the power of our mother star, turning the light into energy, and by controlling the star itself.
Our vision is inspired by the Kardashev Scale: We measure civilizations level of technological advancement based on our ability to effectively use and harness energy from Earth and our parent star.
We Pursue Human Growth Through Technology: We are investing in the technological evolution that will define humanity over the next 100 years.
Here is our strategy
- Progressing Humanity: Humanity is estimated to reach a Type 1.0 in the next 100 years. Our strategy is to invest in companies solving complex infrastructure and technological leaps needed in the next decade, with the intention to continue to build and progress humanity towards a Type 1.0 Civilization.
- Deep-Tech Innovation: By addressing complex and fundamental problems, deep tech innovation targets high-impact opportunities, rather than relying on known or established solutions.
- Coverging Approaches: Advanced science provides the breakthroughs that underpin the solutions. Engineering ensures technical and commercial feasibility for mass utilization.
Our markets
- Space Technology: Global space industry projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030
- Robotics: The modernization of industrial sector using robotics. The market is estimated to reach $230bln by 2030.
- AI & Automation: Half of the work in the global economy can be automated — $16 trillion in wages
- Future of Mobility: The future of mobility is digital, electric, and autonomous. We expect the market to reach $850bln by 2030.
- Nanotechnology: Shifting the way we harvest and move energy. Market is expected to exceed $40bln by 2030.
- Human Longevity: Focusing on fighting chronic disease, increasing human health, and transforming health care.
Our achievements
- Type One Ventures leads $20m investment into Gravitics Inc.
- Type One Invests in TOffeeAM Ltd. AI-powered intelligent 3D printing design software for advanced manufacturing industries.
- Type One completes the investment into Lunar Outpost. Focused on building rovers and instruments to explore the moon and mine resources.
- Type One Ventures leads investment into Space Forge the largest seed investment in Europe for any space company.
- Type One Ventures announces $50m fund for Space and Deep Technology investments in US and Europe.
- Type One Ventures invests in Radian Aerospace.
Why space
- Decreasing Launch Costs: Funds can be shifted from Capex of launch to innovation
- Growing Market: Space is expected to become a $1T market
- Benefits to earth: From new space produced materials that reduced carbon emissions to resource extraction - earth benefits
- Innovation ready: The underlying components in satellites has not been innovated upon in decades, leading to a massive opportunity
- Earth is a nature preserve: Raw materials are more abundant in space and cause less destruction than sourcing here
- Space is the great equalizer: Innovation in space benefits all industries