ERROL ARKILIC

Errol Arkilic stands as a prominent figure in the venture capital landscape, serving as the Managing Partner at M34 Capital. At M34 Capital, Errol leads investments in early-stage deep technology and frontier science companies, focusing on transforming complex scientific and engineering breakthroughs into viable commercial enterprises. His work at M34 Capital is characterized by a keen eye for innovation emerging from university research and government laboratories, a testament to his unique background.

Arkilic's investment focus spans a broad spectrum of cutting-edge fields, including artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced materials, biotechnology, space technology, and quantum computing. He is particularly drawn to ventures that tackle significant technical challenges and possess the potential for disruptive market impact. M34 Capital, under his guidance, seeks out founders who are not only brilliant scientists and engineers but also possess the vision to scale their innovations.

Prior to co-founding M34 Capital, Errol Arkilic held a distinguished career that profoundly shaped his approach to venture investing. Most notably, he served as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF), where he was instrumental in creating and leading the highly successful Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program. I-Corps revolutionized how academic research could be commercialized by providing scientists and engineers with entrepreneurial training and mentorship. This initiative has since become a cornerstone for technology transfer and startup creation across the United States. His experience at NSF provided him with unparalleled insight into the challenges and opportunities inherent in bringing fundamental research to market.

Following his tenure at the NSF, Arkilic also served as a Venture Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, further honing his skills in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups. This diverse background, combining government innovation policy with hands-on venture capital experience, positions Errol Arkilic as a uniquely qualified investor in the deep tech space. He is dedicated to supporting the next generation of innovators who are building the foundational technologies of tomorrow, ensuring that scientific progress translates into tangible societal and economic value. His leadership at M34 Capital continues to drive investment into the most promising and impactful deep technology ventures.