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Standard Investments is a multi-billion dollar crossover fund spanning early stage venture investing, venture growth investments and public market equities. We are a fundamentally-driven investment platform focused on the intersection of industry and technology. Standard Investments deploys capital flexibly and creatively across the public and private markets, spanning the full life cycle of a company. We leverage our deep industrial knowledge and operational experience to create value. Example prior investments include Claroty, ASAPP, Desktop Metal, Rivian, Proterra, Fictiv, Poka and Saildrone.

Standard Investments’ Ventures team specifically invests in early-to-growth stage companies focused on technology and business model innovation, which enable businesses to be more data-driven, customer-centric and environmentally sustainable. We look for companies that are building the next generation of transformational technologies and target the following verticals: Enterprise SaaS, Data Applications and Infrastructure, Industry 4.0, Advanced Manufacturing, AI/ML, Supply Chain & Logistics, Mobility, Built World Tech, Electrification and other Deep Tech fields. We work hand-in-hand with innovative entrepreneurs eager to redefine traditional sectors and introduce a more modern approach to infrastructure, goods and services.

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