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Key people at Outset Ventures.
Outset Ventures was founded in 2016 by Imche Fourie (Co-Founder and CEO).
Outset Ventures operates as a specialized deep technology incubator and venture investor, providing a unique ecosystem that integrates dedicated laboratory facilities, strategic funding, and a curated community for founders. It focuses on supporting the development of breakthrough innovations, offering the critical infrastructure and resources necessary to translate complex scientific and engineering advancements from research environments into viable, impactful companies. The firm’s comprehensive approach enables the growth of nascent technologies, particularly those at the forefront of new industrial sectors.
While specific founding details are not publicly prominent, Outset Ventures was established to address the unique challenges faced by deep tech ventures in their early stages. The initiative draws on a vision to bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and commercial realization, with its investment committee featuring notable figures such as Sir Peter Beck, indicating a strong pedigree in ambitious technological pursuits. This foundational insight underscores a commitment to fostering enterprises that require substantial, long-term support beyond conventional startup models.
The platform serves founders who are developing advanced technologies, ranging from biotechnology to advanced materials and robotics, by equipping them with the tools and environment to scale their complex projects. Outset Ventures aims to cultivate world-class companies that emerge directly from intensive research and development, fostering an environment where groundbreaking ideas can mature into significant market contributors. Its long-term vision is to be a catalyst for creating entirely new industries, propelling scientific discovery into tangible economic value and global impact.
Outset Ventures was founded in 2016 by Imche Fourie (Co-Founder and CEO).
Outset Ventures has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $930K Seed in Daisy Lab in March 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2023 | Daisy Lab | $930K Seed | Icehouse Ventures, Outset Ventures, The Values Trust | Adam Clark, Paul Davidson, Serge VAN DAM, Sarah Park |
| May 16, 2022 | NewFish | $810K Pre-Seed | — | Steven Adams, Ngāti Hineuru, Pāuaco, Tangaroa Ventures |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Aspiring Materials | $1.0M Seed | Barnaby Marshall | — |
| Sep 1, 2021 | HeartLab | $2.0M Seed | — | Correlation Ventures, DST Global, Felicis Ventures, FF Venture Capital, Founders Fund, FTX Ventures, Paradigm, Balaji Srinivasan, Justin Mateen, Dylan Field, Icehouse Ventures |
Key people at Outset Ventures.