I became involved in the hydrogen technology market in 2013, long before the start of the energy transition, when few people besides space specialists were aware of the possibilities of hydrogen as an energy source. I founded and invested in ATEnergy, which built Eastern Europe’s first fuel cell manufacturing facility…

Over the last 2 years, there has been a growing interest in Quantum Technologies. Here at Phystech Ventures, we have been monitoring this segment for more than 5 years. …

Lithium consumption continues to increase every year. In 2022, there is demand for 641,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate a year, nearly double that of 2020 (342,000 metric tonnes). This is the result of several factors. Firstly, this metal is used in a variety of industries, from porcelain to lithium-ion…

I had a talk with Gregoire Ribordy, the co-founder of ID Quantique — worldwide leader in quantum cryptography solutions, about the future of quantum technologies and his road success. ID Quantique is the current global leader in quantum cryptography solutions, and one of the pioneers in the industry. Between…

Over the recent years, there has been a growing interest in unmanned aerial taxis and cargo drones. Here at Phystech Ventures, we have been observing this segment for more than 4 years. We publish a 2021 industry report, where we share our observations and present an analyst review of the…

Over the last 12 months, I have spoken to around 600 companies, and I can’t think of a single presentation I’ve seen where HR personnel were mentioned alongside other team members. …

As a venture capitalist, startups often ask me what help we can offer besides investment. I therefore hope that this article can give founders and CEOs a deeper understanding of what we can offer, and how this support is provided. I’m sure the more experienced VCs will definitely have something…

Today, I‘d like to talk about the 3D printing industry. We hear a lot about 3D printing potential, its applications in the near future, and its capability for Just in Time (JIT) manufacturing. But where is 3D printing technology today in the context of industrial production? Is it still emerging…

Quantum computing is expected to disrupt a wide range of industries in the next 10–20 years, though the specific time frame strongly depends upon scientific and engineering results. Currently we have several market forecasts, though it is important to understand the high degree of uncertainty within this field. Market Reports…