Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • BioTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Aerospace (& Defense) • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Explorer 1 Fund is an investment firm with a focus on innovative sectors that drive significant technological and economic growth. They invest in a broad range of industries, including Software (covering Web Marketplace, SaaS, etc.), BioTech, HealthTech and Fitness, Web Security and Privacy, Cloud Services and Infrastructure, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, Aerospace and Defense, DeepTech, and Healthcare and Wellness. With an investment range from $100,000 to $5,000,000, Explorer 1 Fund positions itself in early-stage ventures, with a particular sweet spot for investments around $1,500,000. They specialize in Seed and Series A funding rounds, supporting the potential market leaders of tomorrow. The fund's investment philosophy is rooted in their understanding of the new space economy, which is demonstrated by their commitment to companies that are essential to its growth and success. The team brings together a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, such as over 32 years at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), over 10 years of aerospace engineering at top-tier companies like Boeing and Blue Origin, and more than 20 years in institutional investing across early-stage venture and public equities. This breadth of knowledge ensures that the investments they make are not only in financially promising startups but also in ventures that have the potential to make significant impacts in their respective fields and to the broader global economy. Their strong leadership team and seasoned expertise align to drive innovative initiatives and investments that seek to achieve cutting-edge advancements across various corners of the technological landscape.