Project Unicorn

Objective

To diversify investment risk and increase the chance of investing in winning technologies focused on industrial electrification.

Opportunity

For investors

Investing in a portfolio of deep technologies at the commercial demonstration stage, rather than placing all bets on a single technology, offers significant advantages by spreading risk across multiple potential innovations. While one specific technology may align with the right industry, the uncertainty inherent in early-stage development means there is always a chance that a promising solution may not deliver as expected.

By diversifying investments across several technologies, investors increase their chances of backing the one that succeeds, ensuring they secure equity in the breakthrough that ultimately works. This approach not only mitigates the risk of betting on the wrong technology but also allows the investor to benefit from the upside potential of multiple technologies, increasing the likelihood of finding a winner in a high-risk, high-reward field. It offers a more balanced approach to navigating the uncertainties of emerging industries, especially in complex sectors like deep tech.

Climate and socio-economic impacts

• Bridges gap between traditional venture capital financing models (high-growth, scalable startups, with a 3 – 7 investment horizon) and the large capital investments and extended development timelines, which can be as long as 10-15 years due to the complex and time-intensive nature of developing and commercializing breakthrough technologies.
• Address climate change and advance manufacturing innovation while driving economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness