Gettylab

Gettylab is a venture capital firm that empowers engineers and scientists in the United States and Germany to develop transformative tools. The firm focuses on providing patient, data-driven capital to technical founders, aiming to revolutionize industries through advancements in engineering, applied mathematics, and embedded software. Gettylab's investment thesis centers on supporting startups that are commercializing new inventions and intellectual property in science and technology fields. The firm primarily engages in Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, with check sizes typically ranging from under $100K to $500K.

Gettylab's investment strategy involves offering venture capital, private equity, and hybrid funding to startups in sectors such as DeepTech and SpaceTech. The firm works closely with its portfolio companies, assisting in evaluating business risks and appraising innovations by implementing tailored KPI systems and dashboards for road-mapping and de-risking. This hands-on approach is facilitated by a permanent capital structure, allowing for long-term, multi-generational partnerships with founders. The firm shows a preference for founders from specific academic institutions like MIT, Stanford, and ETH Zurich.

The firm's portfolio is diverse, spanning sectors such as FinTech, Enterprise Applications, Drug Discovery, and Industrial Goods. Notable investments include ProGlove, a manufacturer of wearable and wireless barcode scanners for industrial applications; Accion Systems, a developer of ion beam-based electric propulsion systems for small satellites; and FNA, which provides cloud-based risk management and business intelligence solutions for financial institutions. Other investments include Manifold Bio and Rosebud Biosciences in the drug discovery space, and Flok in media and information services. Gettylab has co-invested with other funds, including Intel and Bayern Kapital.