Supporting and building the companies we need now…
… so the future doesn’t suck.
Gliding Ant Ventures supports and builds deep, frontier and climate tech startups.
We plant the seeds today that will grow into tomorrow’s forests.
Along the way we harvest quick exits, celebrate the minting of new CEOs and CTOs, and support the innovation ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest.
Our three pillar programs help founders access the capital they need:
Non-dilutive capital
Grant writers will fish for you - we teach you how to fish! Join our SBIR Academy.
2. Equity investment
Our Funding Bootcamp whips your company into shape for fundraising.
3. Human capital
You don’t have to do it alone - our curated Mastermind Groups help deep tech founders build real connections.
Building a company is hard. Getting unstuck can be even harder.
Gliding Ant Ventures could be your perfect co-pilot for getting to the next milestone. Whether it’s raising your next round, unlocking a new level of growth, or triaging the chaos, we help get you out of the rut.
Book a free consultation to learn how we can be your partner for strategic, operational, and fund-raising activities.
Are you solving a great problem, and need a partner to get started?
Gliding Ant Ventures builds deep tech companies in a new way - we fall in love with the problem, not the technology. From finding product-market fit to financing growth, we put the right team in place to get your idea into customer’s hands faster.
Unlike most investors, we love supporting first time founders, PhDs transitioning to entrepreneurship, and solo founders. [We’ve been there!]
Meet the Team
We’ve been in your shoes - we are experienced entrepreneurs working to help the next generation of deep tech founders build a better future for all.
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Partner
Prior to Gliding Ant, Virginia was founder and CEO of Beta Hatch, a FOAK sustainable waste-to-value agtech company with technology ranging from CRISPR to robotics. She works with companies in biotech, marine energy, machine learning and space technologies.
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Partner
Jared is a seasoned executive and was co-founder of BlueDot Photonics, pioneering new materials for photovoltaics. He's advised Fortune50 companies through McKinsey & Co, and works with companies focused on energy, mobility, novel materials, and tech transfer from academia.
Contact Us
Are you a founder struggling to find a path for your startup? Are you a scientist or engineer looking to start the next great climate tech company? Are you an investor or board member with a CEO who needs temporary support?
Let’s talk. We invest in entrepreneurs at all stages of their startup journeys.