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LiquidMetal Ventures backs minority-founded, early-stage hard tech startups to accelerate disruptive science. Based in Boston, the fund targets life sciences, climate tech, and AI/deep tech, supporting founders from Angel to pre-A rounds. It has a $10 million cap and seeks off-the-market deal flow through strong research and industry networks. The fund emphasizes hands-on support and close collaboration with founders. The model blends venture capital with value-added operations to help portfolio companies scale.
Primary stage
Hardware / software
B2B / B2C
Investment focus
Investment style
Specialist
Latest fund size
$10M
Latest fund vintage
2022
Data last enriched
Aug 14, 2026
Investing team
- Ji Zhao, Ph.D.Founding & Managing Partner
- Qiong Ye, Ph.D.Partner
- Tsz Kwan LamPartner
- Zhu LiangSr. Director