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Cantos
San Francisco, United States
We invest in near‑frontier deep‑tech companies tackling climate, biotech, aerospace, and next‑generation computing challenges. Cantos backs technical founders at the pre‑seed and seed stages, providing capital and expert...
Portfolio
45+
Employees
10+
Founded
2016
AUM
≈ $120.0M
Investment focus
Stages
Pre-Seed → Seed
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceBiotechnologyClean TechnologyQuantum Computing
Geographic scope
Global
Fund details
Funds
Fund III
Vintage 2022 • $50.0M
Fund II
$15.0M
Sources
Cantos
We invest in near‑frontier deep‑tech companies tackling climate, biotech, aerospace, and next‑generation computing challenges. Cantos backs technical founders at the pre‑seed and seed stages, providing capital and expertise to transform the physical world and address global problems.
Portfolio
45+
Employees
10+
Founded
2016
AUM
≈ $120.0M
Funds
Fund III · Vintage 2022 • $50.0M
Fund II · $15.0M
Stages
Pre-Seed → Seed
Industries
Artificial IntelligenceBiotechnologyClean TechnologyQuantum ComputingAerospace
Geographic scope
Global
Sources
Showing 24 of 45 matched portfolio companies
Aizon provides a cloud‑native, AI‑powered SaaS platform that consolidates manufacturing data into a GxP‑compliant lakehouse and delivers real‑time monitoring, predictive yield optimization, and automated batch review for pharmaceutical producers. The solution integrates with existing MES and LIMS systems to flag deviations, accelerate batch release, and support root‑cause analysis while maintaining audit‑ready data integrity.
Funding: $20.0M
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NewVale Capital
NewVale Capital
Funding: $20.0M
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Apex manufactures satellite buses that serve as flexible platforms for payloads, utilizing vertical integration and specialized manufacturing processes to meet diverse mission requirements. The company addresses the growing demand for commercial spacecraft by providing scalable solutions that support various applications, including earth observation and communications.
Funding: $122.0M
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CRVXYZ Venture Capital
CRVXYZ Venture Capital
Funding: $122.0M
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Arbor develops a carbon-negative power system that converts organic waste into clean electricity using oxy-combustion and supercritical turbomachinery, while capturing 1.7 tons of CO2 for every ton of waste processed. This technology addresses the dual challenges of generating reliable baseload power and permanently removing legacy carbon emissions from the atmosphere.
Funding: $12.5M
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Funding: $12.5M
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Astranis designs and manufactures small, radiation-hardened telecommunications satellites for geostationary orbit, utilizing advanced digital processing technology to enhance internet access in remote regions. By reducing the number of satellites needed for constant service, Astranis lowers operational costs and simplifies user terminal requirements, making connectivity more affordable for underserved areas.
Funding: $753.5M
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Funding: $753.5M
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Atom Computing develops gate-based quantum computers using arrays of optically-trapped neutral atoms, enabling the construction of scalable systems with over 1,000 error-corrected qubits. This technology addresses the need for high-performance quantum computing solutions that can support complex applications requiring long coherence times and optimized connectivity.
Funding: $90.0M
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Funding: $90.0M
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Atomos Space develops the Quark orbital transfer vehicle, utilizing autonomous rendezvous and high-thrust electric propulsion to provide in-space transportation and logistics services. The company addresses the need for satellite life-extension, relocation, and augmentation by offering precise cargo delivery and refueling solutions in low Earth and geostationary orbits.
Bedrock Energy develops novel technology to make geothermal borehole fields affordable, fast, and space-efficient for real estate applications. This ground-source heat pump approach provides highly efficient and resilient HVAC solutions for buildings. The company offers end-to-end services, including design, fast drilling, and project management, to reduce long-term energy costs.
Funding: $20.5M
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Titanium Ventures
Titanium Ventures
Funding: $20.5M
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Cache Energy is developing a non-toxic, non-flammable energy storage technology that operates at room temperature, allowing for safe installation in residential and commercial settings. This solution addresses the challenges of energy transportability and geographical limitations, enabling efficient energy storage and distribution without the need for specialized infrastructure.
Funding: $8.6M
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Voyager Ventures
Voyager Ventures
Funding: $8.6M
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The startup develops a data conversion and storage platform that encodes digital information into deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) format, providing a long-term archival solution. This technology enables customers to economically store vast amounts of data in DNA molecules, addressing the limitations of traditional digital storage methods.
Funding: $59.2M
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Funding: $59.2M
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Character is a precision medicine company focused on macular degeneration and primary open-angle glaucoma, utilizing clinical genomic databases and machine learning to identify genetic drivers of disease progression. By characterizing patient subtypes, Character aims to develop targeted therapies for conditions that currently have limited treatment options.
Funding: $24.0M
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Funding: $24.0M
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Curie Co engineers enzymes and marine biomaterials to create eco-friendly alternatives to harmful legacy chemicals in consumer products. Their solutions enhance product performance while meeting regulatory standards and consumer demand for sustainable ingredients across personal care, food, and home care industries.
Funding: $13.9M
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National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
Funding: $13.9M
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Debut combines biotechnology with brand development to create sustainable beauty products using eco-friendly active ingredients. The company addresses the environmental impact of traditional cosmetics by offering climate-positive solutions that enhance consumer well-being.
Funding: $69.3M
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Business Opportunities for L'Oréal Development
Business Opportunities for L'Oréal Development
Funding: $69.3M
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Dusty Robotics develops a robot-powered construction layout system that integrates building information modeling (BIM) with autonomous mobile robots to print precise layouts directly on construction-site floors. This technology reduces layout time from months to days, enhances accuracy to within 1/16 inch, and minimizes labor and material waste, improving overall project efficiency.
Funding: $69.3M
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Scale Venture Partners
Scale Venture Partners
Funding: $69.3M
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Earth AI utilizes AI-driven prospect detection and modular drilling technology to identify untapped critical mineral deposits, significantly reducing exploration costs and timelines. The company addresses the urgent demand for clean energy minerals by enabling faster and more efficient mineral discovery, facilitating the transition to a net-zero economy.
Funding: $34.0M
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Funding: $34.0M
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Faeth Therapeutics utilizes computational biology and machine learning to develop multi-nodal nutritional treatments that target cancer metabolism, inhibiting cell growth through a comprehensive understanding of metabolic pathways. This approach addresses the limitations of traditional therapies by expanding the range of druggable targets within the cancer metabolism landscape.
25+
7K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $80.3M
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S2G Ventures
S2G Ventures
Funding: $80.3M
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Fleetzero develops high-density, modular energy storage systems and battery containers specifically for marine applications. Their Leviathan system offers double the power at half the cost compared to existing marine solutions, enabling vessel decarbonization without a green premium. The company also pioneers modular hull construction to reduce shipbuilding costs and increase shipyard output.
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2K+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $15.5M
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Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Funding: $15.5M
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Fleetzero designs and manufactures high-density, modular marine battery systems, including the Leviathan energy storage solution, to enable vessel electrification. Their proprietary battery containers offer significant power density and efficiency gains compared to traditional marine solutions. This technology allows shipping operators to achieve decarbonization goals while realizing substantial energy and financial efficiencies with rapid payback periods.
Funding: $15.5M
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Funding: $15.5M
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Furno develops a modular, carbon-neutral cement production system that utilizes oxyfuel combustion and machine learning for real-time combustion optimization, significantly reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This technology addresses the cement industry's contribution to 8% of global CO2 emissions while providing a scalable solution to meet increasing demand without the high capital costs of traditional plants.
Funding: $6.5M
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Energy Capital Ventures
Energy Capital Ventures
Funding: $6.5M
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Glyphic Biotechnologies develops Protein Sequencing by Expansion (ProSE™), a novel technology for high-throughput proteome sequencing. This method achieves single-molecule sensitivity for accurate discrimination of all 20 amino acids and post-translational modifications (PTMs). The platform aims to provide unprecedented precision and scalability for advancing proteomics research and therapeutic development.
Funding: $43.8M
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LongeVC
LongeVC
Funding: $43.8M
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This company develops battery-electric, self-propelled railcar technology to modernize freight movement within industrial sites and terminals. Their TugVolt system offers independent, zero-emission railcar operation, while ReVolt retrofits capture and recycle braking energy for fuel savings. The technology is designed as a durable, flexible retrofit solution compatible with existing railcars and infrastructure.
Funding: $20.8M
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Alpaca VCFlybridge
Alpaca VCFlybridge
Funding: $20.8M
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Limelight Steel develops patented electric ironmaking technology utilizing laser light to electrify the steel production process. This approach processes 100% of commercial iron ore grades while achieving up to 20% energy savings over traditional methods. The company provides an efficient, modernized solution for primary iron and steel manufacturing.
Funding: $3.4M
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Funding: $3.4M
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Mako Aerospace is developing electric propulsion systems for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions and operational costs in the aviation industry. The company aims to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-powered aircraft, addressing the urgent need for environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
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500+Approximate amount of employees
Funding: $700.0K
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Cantos
Cantos
Funding: $700.0K
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Mission Barns produces cultivated meat by growing real pork fat from a small sample of pig tissue in a controlled environment, combined with plant proteins to create flavorful meat products. This method eliminates the need for animal slaughter, addressing the demand for sustainable and ethical meat alternatives while reducing the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming.
Funding: $28.3M
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Funding: $28.3M
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Modulo Bio develops therapeutics that target microglial cells to treat neurological conditions. Their technology identifies specific microglial behaviors that support and restore brain health by analyzing common signals across various neuroimmune system models. The company focuses on creating drugs that enhance the neuroimmune system for therapeutic intervention.
Funding: $17.8M
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Funding: $17.8M
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