Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Venture Science?
Venture Science is an investment management firm located in the San Francisco Bay Area which focuses on investing in transformative technologies in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, healthcare, energy, and related sectors. We combine the long-term vision of venture capital with the liquidity and flexibility of modern fund structures. “Venture Science” is a registered trademark.

2. What makes Venture Science different from traditional venture capital funds?
Traditional VC funds typically operate on a fixed 10-year cycle and are fully illiquid. Venture Science’s hybrid, evergreen approach provides exposure to both private and public markets with optional annual redemption windows, allowing investors to participate in innovation while retaining flexibility.

3. What is Strata?
Strata is Venture Science’s flagship fund — an evergreen vehicle that invests in high-growth private companies and select public opportunities at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and other enabling technologies.

4. How does Venture Science select its investments?
We employ a quantitative and thematic investment framework that combines data-driven analysis with deep sector expertise. Our team evaluates companies based on technological defensibility, scalability, and potential to lead in emerging markets.

5. What sectors does Venture Science focus on?
Our focus spans five key sectors: Health & Longevity, Climate & Energy, Space Technology, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, and Food, Water & Waste — each representing critical frontiers of innovation.

6. Who can invest in Venture Science funds?
Participation is generally limited to accredited investors, family offices, and institutions that meet applicable regulatory qualifications. Each fund’s offering documents outline eligibility and subscription requirements.

7. How can I request more information about performance or current opportunities?
Due to confidentiality and regulatory restrictions, detailed performance information is shared only with qualified investors under NDA. Interested parties may contact ir@venture-science.com to request access.

8. How often do investors receive updates?
Strata Investors receive quarterly reports summarizing fund performance, market commentary, and sector insights, along with ad-hoc updates following significant portfolio events.

9. How does the Strata Fund provide liquidity to investors?

Strata operates as an evergreen fund with annual redemption windows, allowing investors to request withdrawals based on available liquidity. This structure provides exposure to private-market innovation while offering more flexibility than traditional 10-year venture funds. Liquidity is managed through a combination of venture exits, public-market positions, and careful portfolio allocation.

10. How can RIAs and wealth managers work with Venture Science?

Venture Science partners with registered investment advisors (RIAs) and wealth management firms seeking to expand their clients’ access to institutional-grade alternatives. RIAs can integrate Strata into diversified client portfolios as an innovation-focused allocation, supported by co-branded materials, dedicated advisor relations, and seamless onboarding through our investor portal.

11. What differentiates Venture Science’s hybrid approach from a traditional alternatives allocation?

Most alternative funds focus exclusively on either private or public markets. Venture Science’s hybrid model combines both, allowing capital to flow where opportunity and liquidity coexist. This enables exposure to high-growth innovation—AI, quantum computing, and advanced infrastructure—within a structure that manages duration, risk, and redemption optionality, giving investors a more balanced path to long-term compounding.

12. How does Venture Science work with family offices?

Venture Science has deep roots in the family office ecosystem and was originally backed by multi-generational investors seeking mission-aligned exposure to transformative technologies. Our model resonates with family offices that value capital preservation, long-term compounding, and impact-oriented innovation. Through funds like Strata, family offices gain access to private and public investments in AI, quantum, and clean infrastructure within a flexible evergreen structure designed for cross-generational wealth management.

13. What benefits does Venture Science offer to institutional investors such as endowments and pensions?

Institutional investors partner with Venture Science to achieve targeted innovation exposure in portfolios that traditionally lean on fixed income or broad equities. Our approach provides an efficient, liquid alternative sleeve that complements private equity and venture allocations without requiring decade-long lockups. The Strata fund’s annual redemption mechanism, rigorous quantitative framework, and multi-sector diversification align well with the governance, risk management, and liquidity needs of endowments, foundations, and pension systems.

14. Can institutional investors co-invest alongside Venture Science?

Yes. Subject to fund terms and regulatory approval, qualified institutional partners may participate in co-investment opportunities in select private companies held within Strata’s portfolio. These opportunities provide direct exposure to leading innovation-driven businesses while benefiting from the due diligence and sourcing network of the Venture Science platform. Co-investment invitations are typically extended to LPs who demonstrate strategic alignment and long-term partnership interest.

15. Where is Venture Science based?
Venture Science is headquartered in Sausalito, California, with a network that spans Silicon Valley and global innovation centers.

16. How do I get in touch with your team?
Prospective investors and partners can reach us directly at ir@venture-science.com or by visiting our Contact page to schedule an introductory conversation.