LIFTT is a venture capital holding company focused on deep tech with a multi-vertical strategy spanning Critical Resources, Human Health & Aging, Infrastructure for Data Revolution, and Energy Security & Industrial Automation. They invest from pre-seed through early growth stages, active across Europe with a global outlook.
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LIFTT operates on a ‘hands-on, multi-sector approach’ to deep tech investing, emphasizing the conversion of outstanding scientific research into high-impact businesses. Their mission is to ‘turn outstanding scientific research into high-impact businesses, speeding up the journey from lab to market.’ The firm believes in understanding companies beyond just capital provision, offering ‘managerial coaching, guidance on governance and internal organization’ alongside financial investment.
What Sets Them Apart
- Multi-vertical investment strategy rather than sector-specific focus
- Early-stage expertise from pre-seed and seed rounds with 'flexible, open-minded approach free from predefined frameworks'
- Operational support beginning during evaluation phase, not just post-investment
- Lean processes, transparent agreements, and fast decision-making
- Deep scientific expertise combined with business acumen - 'We speak both science and business'
- Partnership with European Investment Bank (EIB) through LIFTT EuroInvest with €50M+ commitment
- Active participation in management through hands-on growth support and specialist connections
- Focus on 'meaningful impact' alongside financial returns
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