Our Investment Focus
We invest in Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Intelligence, spanning the full spectrum from deep tech innovation to real-world applications, and across hardware, software and AI. Our portfolio companies push the boundaries of:
Defense & Security
AI-powered autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and next-gen battlefield technology.
Manufacturing 4.0/5.0
Robotics-driven smart factories, AI-powered production lines, and human-machine collaboration.
Logistics & Supply Chain Automation
Autonomous fulfillment, AI-driven last-mile delivery, and self-optimizing supply networks.
Agritech & Precision Farming
Autonomous farming equipment, Robotics in agriculture, and AI-based crop management.
Why Autonomous Systems Now?
The convergence of AI, robotics, and automation has reached an inflection point. Recent advancements in hardware efficiency, machine learning, and edge computing are making autonomy not just possible, but inevitable.
Governments, enterprises, and consumers alike are demanding solutions that operate faster, safer, and smarter—creating a generational opportunity for innovation and investment.
Our Approach
We believe that success in Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Intelligence requires a full-stack approach—from deep tech to application and across the hardware-software spectrum. Our investment philosophy is built on technical depth, commercial acumen, and an obsession with bold ideas.
We invest across the company journey, backing founders from Seed stage through Series A and B. We support early-stage breakthroughs, including university spinouts and incubations, and scale with companies as they grow.
– Early Stage (Seed & Spinouts): We invest €200-500K, often working exclusively to keep things simple, focused, and effective.
– Growth Stage (Series A & B): We scale our commitment with up to €10-15M+ per company. Here, we syndicate with leading investors, broadening strategic support while adding network and expertise.
We partner with technical founders to provide not just capital, but strategic guidance, deep industry networks, and hands-on support—always challenging assumptions and fostering bold ideas through rigorous debate — helping turn groundbreaking ideas into market-defining solutions.
Our capital and expertise help visionary founders scale deep tech breakthroughs into market-defining solutions.
We partner with technical founders and industry disruptors who are solving complex challenges at the intersection of AI, robotics, and automation. Whether you’re building core AI models, designing intelligent robotics, or deploying autonomy in systems at scale, we provide the capital, network, and strategic guidance to accelerate your success.
Our Team
We’re not afraid to think differently. We embrace deep curiosity, healthy debate, and a bit of nerdy obsession—because the best ideas win when challenged with passion and insight. Join us in shaping the autonomous revolution.
We bring together a team of deep tech investors, operators, and technologists with a shared mission: to back and accelerate the world’s most promising companies that fit our mission.
Our expertise spans AI, robotics, industrial automation, defense tech, venture scaling, and investment strategy, giving us the insight to identify transformational technologies and the experience to help founders build enduring businesses. With backgrounds in venture capital, engineering, AI research, corporate innovation, and strategic investing, we understand the complexities of scaling autonomy from lab to market.
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Managing partner
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Partner
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Analyst
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Operating partner
Our Portfolio
We seek out startups that combine cutting-edge technology with real-world impact, whether in defense, industrial automation, logistics, or agritech. Our investment strategy ensures that back companies with both deep technical innovation and scalable market applications.
Check back soon to see the groundbreaking companies joining the Caulix Ventures portfolio.
Are you building at the frontier of autonomy? Let’s connect.
Our Fund
At Caulix, we are building a next-generation venture fund to invest in the future of Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Intelligence. As we develop a strong pipeline of high-potential investment opportunities, we are also actively raising our inaugural fund, targeting €100-200M from leading institutional and professional LPs.
Investing at the Inflection Point
The demand for autonomy is accelerating, driven by breakthroughs in AI, robotics, and automation. We believe this moment presents a rare, generational opportunity to invest in the companies shaping the autonomous revolution. Our fund is structured to back early-stage and growth-stage startups that are pushing the boundaries of intelligent systems across defense, industrial automation, logistics, and agritech.
A Dual Approach: Fundraising & Deal Flow
While raising capital from top-tier LPs, family offices, and strategic investors, we are simultaneously building and nurturing a robust investment pipeline. This ensures that once the fund is closed, we are ready to deploy capital into high-conviction opportunities from day one.
Why Partner with Caulix Ventures?
We are on a mission to fund the companies defining the future of autonomy. If you are an LP looking to invest in the next wave of deep tech innovation, or a founder building at the frontier of autonomous systems, we’d love to connect.
- Deep Industry & Technical Expertise – We bring a unique combination of venture capital, engineering, and operational experience to back truly disruptive technologies.
- A Proven Investment Lens – Our team applies rigorous due diligence and a deep understanding of autonomy’s hardware-software
- Strategic Market Positioning – We invest at the intersection of AI, robotics, and automation, targeting sectors where autonomy creates massive value.
We are on a mission to fund the companies defining the future of autonomy. If you are an LP looking to invest in the next wave of deep tech innovation, or a founder building at the frontier of autonomous systems, we’d love to connect.
employees
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First close
2025
combined years of experience
+150
target fund size
€100-200m
What are you waiting for?
Ready to take the next step? Let’s bring your vision to life! Explore our services and get in touch today for a consultation. Together, we’ll make it happen.
Join Us
If you’re building the future of Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Intelligence, let’s talk. We invest early, think long-term, and back founders shaping the autonomous revolution.