Giant Step Capital

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Anchored in deep tech, hard tech, and frontier tech, Giant Step Capital champions innovators working on complex technologies including quantum computing, advanced robotics, breakthrough biotechnologies, space exploration, and autonomous systems. Their primary stated focus is "investing in the advancement of space exploration and technology."

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Focus Areas

Space Tech, Quantum, Robotics

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Investment Thesis

Giant Step Capital operates from a contrarian philosophy that embraces complexity and difficulty rather than avoiding it. They believe that “tomorrow’s groundbreaking solutions emerge from today’s audacious ideas” and are committed to identifying and nurturing innovators at the frontier of technological breakthroughs. Rather than taking incremental steps, they focus on “leaping forward” by backing founders who are willing to challenge existing paradigms and chart new territories.

What Sets Them Apart

Contrarian approach: 'Where others see impossibility, we recognize opportunity'
Team composition of seasoned technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors with deep domain expertise (e.g., Dr. Poppy Crum in neurotechnology, Panos Prezas in battery technology and energy storage)
Beyond capital provision: offer 'insights, mentorship, and global network' to empower visionaries
Portfolio demonstrates deep technical credibility with exits like Sweetgreen acquiring Spyce, and support for companies like Perplexity, Varda Space ($500M valuation), K2 Space, and Albedo
Focus on companies solving fundamental constraints (mass in space, power delivery, manufacturing in microgravity) rather than incremental improvements