Conviction in
what comes next.
Backing the technologies redefining our world.
From the first breakthrough to global scale.
Progress doesn't follow
a single path.
Neither do we.
Established in 2022, Starbound Ventures invests at the intersection of technological progress and long-term opportunity.
Our approach spans the full investment lifecycle: seed and subsequent funding rounds, IPOs, secondary public offerings, public-market investments and co-investments.
Five fields.
Shared ambition.
We invest in: Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors, Robotics & Automation, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, Energy
Artificial Intelligence
04 COMPANIES
Z.AI
Develops the GLM family of large language models and AI tools.
MiniMax
Develops multimodal AI foundation models and applications.
SpaceX
Develops launch vehicles, spacecraft and satellite connectivity systems.
Blackstone Digital Infrastructure
Invests in infrastructure including data centers and digital connectivity.
Semiconductors
03 COMPANIES
Robotics & Automation
04 COMPANIES
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
06 COMPANIES
Akeso
Develops and commercializes innovative antibody therapies.
WuXi Biologics
Provides integrated research, development and manufacturing services for biologic medicines.
WuXi AppTec
Provides pharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing services.
GenScript Biotech
Provides life-science research services and biotechnology platforms.
argenx
Develops antibody-based medicines for severe autoimmune diseases.
3SBio
Develops, manufactures and commercializes biopharmaceutical products.
Energy
03 COMPANIES
Broader perspectives.
Selected co-investments and participations across investment managers and strategies.
FengHe Asia
Manages Asian long-short equity investment strategies.
Bridgewater
Manages institutional investment portfolios using a systematic global macro approach.
Seligman Tech
Technology-focused investment strategies spanning private and public markets.
KKR
Manages investments across private equity, credit and real assets.
Tikehau Capital
Manages alternative investments across credit, real assets, private equity and capital markets.
EXPERIENCE MEETS CONVICTION
Vladislavs
Hveckovics
An IT industry veteran with more than 20 years of internet banking and fintech expertise.
Vladislavs brings experience at GE Capital, leadership of large-scale IT projects and a career in the banking industry. His background connects a practical understanding of technology with a long-term investment perspective.
and fintech expertise