DTFA

Investing in critical technologies that secure national defense and strengthen global resilience.

SYSTEM_STATUS: OPERATIONAL
LAST_UPDATE: 2025.09.26
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We partner with extraordinary founders to transform frontier science into operational reality—advancing space, infrastructure, and automation to shape the future.

The convergence of geopolitics, defense spending, and commercial innovation has created unprecedented timing for deep tech investment. The U.S. has committed unprecedented funding toward 14 critical technologies to counter global rivals and strengthen national resilience. At the same time, plummeting launch costs and bipartisan support are unlocking a $1.8T space economy by 2035, while private capital in space and defense tech already exceeds $12B annually. This alignment of government demand, market growth, and private innovation makes the timing for a specialized deep tech fund exceptionally compelling.

14
CRITICAL_TECHNOLOGIES

prioritized by U.S. government funding

$1.8T
SPACE_ECONOMY

projected market size by 2035

$12B
ANNUAL_INVESTMENT

private capital in space & defense tech

RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION & STORAGE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
MICROELECTRONICS
QUANTUM SCIENCES
ADVANCE COMPUTING & SOFTWARE
FUTURE G
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES
ADVANCED MATERIALS
DIRECTED ENERGY
INTEGRATED NETWORK SYSTEM-OF-SYSTEMS
HYPERSONICS
TRUSTED AI & AUTONOMY
INTEGRATED SENSING & CYBER
SPACE TECHNOLOGY
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OUR PRINCIPLES

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Bold Innovation

We champion audacious ideas and breakthrough technologies. DTF Advisors encourages thinking big and taking calculated risks on concepts that can change the world. We value originality and are not afraid to fund what others consider "too early" or "too hard."

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Deep Expertise

In an arena as complex as deep tech, we commit to understanding the science. Our team's technical and financial expertise enables us to diligence and support highly complex ventures. We speak the language of engineers and PhDs while navigating business challenges.

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Long-Term Partnership

We build trusting, collaborative relationships with founders and co-investors. DTF Advisors is an ally from day one, providing mentorship, industry connections, and strategic guidance beyond just money. We value integrity, transparency, and going the extra mile.

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Frontier Focus

We are mission-driven – inspired by ventures that advance frontiers (whether outer space or cutting-edge tech on earth). This value keeps us aligned with investments that have not only strong return potential but also move the needle for industries and mankind.

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Excellence & Accountability

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in fund management and stewardship of our LPs' capital. Data-driven decision-making, due diligence discipline, and ethical conduct are non-negotiable. We take responsibility for our investments and strive for outstanding outcomes.

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TEAM

A collective of engineers, researchers, and operators who have built, scaled, and invested in the technologies that will define our future.

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TRACK RECORD

Firefly Aerospace
K2 Space
Axiom Space
SpaceX
Biofire
Chime
BQP
Anduril
York Space Systems
Anthropic
Groq