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We co-build the deep tech companies the future needs.

Gliding Ant Ventures partners with scientists, engineers, and first-time founders to launch frontier, climate, and deep tech startups — from first idea to funded company.

Find Your Path

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VENTURE STUDIO

I have an idea and need a co-founder

You're a technical expert — a scientist, engineer, or PhD — with a problem worth solving. We co-found with you, put the right team in place, and help get your idea into customers' hands faster.

FOUNDER PROGRAMS

I want to level up as a founder

You’re ready to move faster. We help you access the capital you need — non-dilutive funding, equity investment, and a network — to accelerate your progress.

SBIR Academy — learn to win non-dilutive grants

Fundraising Personal Trainer — get investor-ready

Mastermind Groups — curated peer groups for deep tech founders

Meet the Team

We’ve been in your shoes - we are experienced entrepreneurs working to help the next generation of deep tech founders build a better future for all.

Our founding partner, Virginia Emery
  • Partner

    Prior to Gliding Ant, Virginia was founder and CEO of Beta Hatch, a FOAK sustainable waste-to-value agtech company with technology ranging from CRISPR to robotics. She works with companies in biotech, marine energy, machine learning and space technologies.

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Our founding partner, Jared Silvia
  • Partner

    Jared is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in the Energy and Materials sectors. Before Gliding Ant Ventures, he was co-founder of BlueDot Photonics, a startup pioneering new materials for photovoltaics. He led product management and strategy development at Doosan GridTech, an energy storage integrator and software developer, helping the company grow from 25 to 75 people while growing revenue 4x. He's advised Fortune 50 companies through McKinsey & Co. on the topics of strategy and operational excellence. At Gliding Ant, he works with companies focused on energy, mobility, novel materials, and tech transfer from academia.

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Not sure where you fit? Just tell us your situation.

Founder struggling to find a path? Scientist or engineer ready to start your first company? Investor or board member with a CEO who needs support?

Let's talk — we work with entrepreneurs at every stage.