Julian Capital

Overview

Julian Capital is a deeptech seed fund investing across all deeptech sectors worldwide, including chips, energy, robotics, and medtech. The firm is known for its rapid decision-making process, typically deciding within 14 days, and for writing checks averaging $750K to $1M. Beyond financial investment, Julian Capital offers comprehensive support to its portfolio companies, functioning as a fractional VP of Growth and Design until the companies reach their Series A metrics. This support includes designing websites, building customer acquisition funnels, and assisting in talent acquisition. The firm also developed DeepChecks.vc, the largest source of deeptech deal flow globally, providing access to a vast network of scientific founders and potential partners. This extensive network enables Julian Capital to introduce portfolio companies to initial customers, partners, suppliers, and advisors, leveraging relationships with thousands of scientific founders. Additionally, the firm has a strong background in growth marketing, with its founder, Julian Shapiro, having previously served as VP of Marketing at Webflow and as the founder of Demand Curve, a Y Combinator startup that has grown companies like LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Ancestry. This expertise allows Julian Capital to offer valuable insights and strategies for customer acquisition and growth to its portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

• Companies with a hardware or lab component
• Potential to reach large, venture-scale valuations

Portfolio Companies