Sponsors & Partners

Greenberg Traurig is a prominent multinational law firm founded in 1967 in Miami, Florida, by Mel Greenberg, Larry J. Hoffman, and Robert H. Traurig, initially focusing on delivering high-quality business legal services with an emphasis on client collaboration and cost control. Today, it has grown into one of the largest law firms in the United States, boasting more than 3,000 attorneys across 51 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, providing comprehensive services in areas such as litigation, corporate and securities, intellectual property, real estate, tax, government law, and more. The firm is renowned for its proactive strategies to help clients navigate complex legal challenges, its global network that combines broad reach with local expertise, and its consistent top rankings in publications like Chambers Guides, Best Lawyers in America, and Am Law Global 100, reflecting a commitment to excellence, innovation, and community involvement.

Curt Lary is the founder, CEO, and lead engineer of Hextronics, a Miami-based drone startup specializing in autonomous drone docking stations and software systems that enable continuous, remote aerial operations through innovative battery-swapping technology. Launched in early 2020, the company focuses on transforming drones into efficient data acquisition agents for applications in critical infrastructure, public safety, and beyond, with hardware deployed across over 25 countries and 20 U.S. states. A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Lary previously served as an electromechanical engineer at W8R Systems, building a strong foundation in engineering before venturing into entrepreneurship. Recognized as one of Miami's Inno Under 25 in 2021 for his contributions to drone technology, this Palmer Trinity School alumnus (class of 2017) continues to drive innovation in the field, blending technical prowess with a vision for scalable aerial autonomy.

CSC is a leading specialty finance company providing custom, straightforward, and non-dilutive capital solutions for hardware leasing. With over $1 billion in assets under management, we’ve partnered with companies of various sizes, stages, and industries across the globe, enabling them to efficiently manage capital, maintain equity, and scale their businesses. For nearly 40 years we have provided the transparency, flexibility, and administrative ease needed to drive innovation in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Koop is a unified platform helping technology companies achieve regulatory and contractual compliance while managing insurance requirements. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jersey City, the company serves hundreds of clients across aerospace, biotech, energy, fintech, manufacturing, robotics, and security sectors. Their platform supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, ISO 42001, GDPR, and 50+ additional frameworks with 200+ integrations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. The Housekeeper AI Agent automates up to 95% of compliance and insurance tasks, while features like Trust Center, security questionnaire automation, and third-party risk management streamline operations. Koop delivers compliance 36% faster and 44% more affordably than fragmented multi-vendor solutions.

Root Access AI is a cutting-edge company specializing in AI-native developer tools designed to empower embedded engineers and revolutionize firmware development for modern machines. By tackling the longstanding firmware bottleneck—characterized by fragmented, vendor-locked, and outdated tools—the company delivers seamless, AI-powered solutions that streamline workflows across configuration, coding, compilation, and validation. Their innovative platform enables effortless peripheral setup, portable firmware generation, one-click builds, and pre-deployment error detection, all while integrating advanced features like auto-generated code and AI chat assistance. Targeting mission-critical sectors such as industrial, aviation, maritime, robotics, defense, and communications, Root Access AI is committed to fostering efficient, scalable innovation with a talent-dense founding team based in NYC, actively expanding through roles in AI/ML and go-to-market strategy.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (commonly known as JPMorgan or JPMorgan Chase) is one of the world's largest and most influential financial institutions, headquartered in New York City. Formed in 2000 through the merger of J.P. Morgan & Co. and Chase Manhattan, with roots tracing back to 1799, it serves as the largest bank in the United States by assets and often ranks as the world's largest by market capitalization. The firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including consumer banking under the Chase brand (with millions of customers accessing checking accounts, credit cards, mortgages, and digital banking), investment banking, commercial banking, asset and wealth management, and global financial transaction processing. Led by Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon for many years, JPMorgan Chase operates in over 100 countries, employs hundreds of thousands of people, and plays a central role in supporting corporations, institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide through innovation, financing, and economic advisory services.

UBS Group AG (commonly known as UBS) is a leading Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company, headquartered in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland. It stands as the largest truly global wealth manager and the premier universal bank in Switzerland, strengthened by its focused investment banking and asset management operations. Formed in 1998 through the merger of Union Bank of Switzerland (dating back to 1862) and Swiss Bank Corporation (1872), UBS significantly expanded in 2023 by acquiring Credit Suisse in a government-brokered deal, creating one of the world's most prominent wealth management powerhouses and integrating operations that are substantially complete by late 2026. The bank serves private clients (especially high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals), institutions, and corporations worldwide through divisions including Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking (dominant in Switzerland with extensive branch networks and digital services), Asset Management, and Investment Banking. With over 100,000 employees (around 103,000 internal full-time equivalents as of late 2025), total assets exceeding $1.6 trillion, invested assets nearing $7 trillion, and operations in more than 50 countries, UBS delivers comprehensive financial advice, tailored investment solutions, banking services, and global execution capabilities, led by Group CEO Sergio P. Ermotti and Chairman Colm Kelleher.

SOSV is a Princeton, New Jersey-based global multi-stage venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Sean O'Sullivan, specializing in deep tech startups focused on **human and planetary health**, particularly through its renowned accelerator-style programs HAX (hard tech, based in Newark and Tokyo) and IndieBio (life sciences/biotech, in New York City and San Francisco). With approximately **$1.5 billion** in assets under management as of 2025, SOSV is one of the most active deep tech investors worldwide, providing pre-seed "first checks" (typically up to $550k), intensive hands-on support via labs and engineering facilities, and follow-on investments through seed, Series A, and beyond. The portfolio exceeds 1,000 companies with standout successes including unicorns like Upside Foods (cultivated meat), NotCo (plant-based foods), Opentrons (lab automation), Formlabs (3D printing), and MycoWorks (mushroom leather), alongside numerous exits, high-impact climate plays (e.g., Unspun, Prolific Machines), and health innovations, consistently ranking as a top investor in climate tech and health.

E1 Ventures is a systematic, stage-agnostic venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley that uses proprietary algorithms, data science, and extensive datasets to identify prime investment opportunities in deep tech. The firm invests across artificial intelligence, biotechnology, blockchain, energy, space exploration, fintech, augmented reality/virtual reality, and other frontier technology sectors. Their data-driven approach involves analyzing historical venture data to identify characteristics that signal future success, using machine learning to uncover patterns that escape conventional investment methods. E1 Ventures focuses primarily on early-stage technology startups building transformative solutions across multiple emerging technology domains.

Starship Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2017 that invests in deep tech companies solving humanity's grand challenges of the 21st century. With over $30 million raised for their debut fund under General Partner Sean Hoge, Starship empowers contrarians turning science fiction into reality across advanced materials, aerospace, geoengineering, satellite constellations, AI, logistics, and energy. The firm's advisory board includes David Holz, founder of MidJourney and co-founding CTO of Leap Motion, along with a former VP of Propulsion at SpaceX with 12 years of experience. Starship has led investments in companies like Pipedream Labs, demonstrating their commitment to backing transformative deep tech ventures.

8090 Industries is a venture capital firm leading the next industrial revolution, partnering with over 20 global conglomerates to invest in and accelerate category-defining businesses. Co-founded by Kerem Ozmen and Rayyan Islam in 2022, the firm backs pioneers transforming the industrial complex with breakthrough technologies across decarbonization, aerospace, defense, and deep tech. Their portfolio includes investments in Oklo (advanced nuclear microreactors), Quaise (terrawatt-scale geothermal energy), Cemvita Factory (bio-refineries decarbonizing heavy industry), and Infinium (sustainable electrofuels). With backing from billionaire families spanning natural gas, consumer goods, and mining, 8090 Industries has made over 50 investments in companies they believe will become the trillion-dollar businesses of tomorrow.

Actual VC is a GCC-based venture capital firm managing a $400 million entrepreneur-managed global fund dedicated to empowering deep tech startups through strategic investment and comprehensive support. With a focus on material science, life sciences, and information sciences, Actual VC partners closely with founders, providing hands-on guidance and resources necessary to navigate the complexities of commercialization. The fund is uniquely managed by entrepreneurs who understand the intricacies of building successful ventures. By leveraging extensive expertise and industry relationships, Actual VC builds a collaborative ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs with key stakeholders, driving technological advancement and long-term value while prioritizing investments that create positive social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns.

Reliable Robotics is bringing FAA-certifiable autonomy to commercial and defense aviation with technology designed to work on any aircraft, in any airspace, directly addressing the most common causes of aviation incidents. Founded in 2017 by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel, the company achieved a historic milestone in November 2023 with the first-ever flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board, supervised by a remote pilot 50 miles away. The FAA formally accepted their certification plan in 2023 using existing regulations without special conditions. Reliable Robotics has secured a $17.4 million U.S. Air Force contract for automated aircraft and an additional multi-year IDIQ contract for advanced automation in airlift and refueling aircraft. The company also partners with NASA on demonstration flights evaluating autonomous operations in airport environments.

GenLab is a venture studio focused on Generative AI and DeepTech, building companies that leverage groundbreaking technologies to unlock unprecedented value. Recognizing that organizations failing to embrace these technologies risk falling behind, GenLab develops solutions tailored to specific industry needs that were unimaginable just five years ago. The studio allocates the majority of its investment capital into internal studio companies, with those startups often leveraging tools or technologies from their venture portfolio partners. By combining studio model company building with strategic venture investments, GenLab creates synergies between portfolio companies while shaping tomorrow's innovations today.

Gigascale Capital invests in sectors decisive for climate impact where deep tech meets the physical economy, solves real problems, and makes modern life better. The firm targets companies in early-stage commercialization phases, recognizing that in climate technology, MVPs look like pilot plants, scale demands capex, and commercialization is complex. Founded by investors with hands-on experience operating physical and R&D-driven companies, Gigascale provides patient capital and operational expertise for deep technology companies transitioning from development to commercial scale in climate-critical sectors including water technology, solar energy, construction materials, and industrial processes. The team combines deep commercialization expertise with ecosystem access to accelerate traction for portfolio companies.

SiPhox Health is a biotechnology company founded by former MIT researchers that is revolutionizing at-home health diagnostics through silicon photonics technology. The company has developed a blood testing system the size of a coffee maker that can produce precise readings for over 20 biomarkers related to hormonal balance, inflammation, cardiovascular health, and metabolic fitness. While their chip-based device pursues FDA clearance, SiPhox provides mail-in blood testing to thousands of people with chronic diseases using an innovative EasyDraw device that collects blood samples from the upper arm without needles or finger pricks. Their Burlington, Massachusetts facility can manufacture 10,000 cartridges per month. Starting at $125, SiPhox membership provides access to comprehensive biomarker testing including cholesterol panels, thyroid function, inflammatory markers, and hormone levels.

Syntholene develops synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) through their proprietary Thermal Hybrid Production System that converts heat and water into liquid hydrocarbon fuels. The company's technology combines modern high-temperature electrolysis for hydrogen production with chemical synthesis that enables designer molecules with ultrapure composition, targeting 70% lower costs than competing technologies. Syntholene eSAF offers pure molecular kerosene matching fossil fuel performance with drop-in compatibility for existing engines and infrastructure, while achieving carbon-negative production using feedstock captured from point-source emissions. The company commenced trading on the TSX Venture Exchange in December 2025 and appointed Steve Oldham (former CEO of Carbon Engineering) to their Board of Directors, with a demonstration facility planned in Iceland leveraging geothermal energy resources.

Koop is a unified platform helping technology companies achieve regulatory and contractual compliance while managing insurance requirements. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jersey City, the company serves hundreds of clients across aerospace, biotech, energy, fintech, manufacturing, robotics, and security sectors. Their platform supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, ISO 42001, GDPR, and 50+ additional frameworks with 200+ integrations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. The Housekeeper AI Agent automates up to 95% of compliance and insurance tasks, while features like Trust Center, security questionnaire automation, and third-party risk management streamline operations. Koop delivers compliance 36% faster and 44% more affordably than fragmented multi-vendor solutions.

Fenwick & West LLP is a leading technology law firm with over 470 attorneys serving the innovation economy from offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Santa Monica, Washington DC, and Boston. Consistently ranked Band 1 nationally for startups and emerging companies work, Fenwick represents more than 70 unicorn companies and has handled some of the largest venture capital deals in history. The firm's legacy includes incorporating Apple Computer in 1974 and representing landmark transactions including WhatsApp's $16 billion acquisition by Facebook and Facebook's $1 billion purchase of Instagram. With over three-quarters of their client base composed of technology companies, Fenwick operates at the forefront of cutting-edge markets including AI, space-tech, fintech, virtual reality, and the sharing economy.

Array Labs is an advanced aerospace company building satellites, sensors, and software to deliver the first real-time, high-fidelity 3D map of Earth. Founded by Andrew Peterson and Jose Isaac Robledo, the company uses multistatic radar technology where clusters of small satellites fly in coordinated formations, imaging the same area from multiple angles. Their sensors can capture data day or night, through clouds, and in challenging terrain including urban, mountainous, and heavily foliated areas. Array Labs launched demonstration satellites in 2024 and has partnered with Raytheon and Umbra Space to accelerate their Site3D product. A Y Combinator company, Array Labs has secured multiple U.S. defense and intelligence contracts, with applications spanning autonomous vehicle mapping, AR headsets, insurance analytics, and national security.

OODA is a global strategic advisory firm specializing in identifying, managing, and responding to international risks and uncertainties. With deep expertise in security, technology, and intelligence, the firm helps corporations and governments worldwide explore emerging opportunities and develop adaptive strategies for navigating complex futures. OODA's services span M&A advisory, growth initiatives, board governance, cybersecurity risk management through their EVALU8 methodology, red teaming, executive advisory, and AI integrity work. The firm also operates OODALoop.com, providing actionable intelligence analysis on global security and technology issues, and hosts the annual OODAcon conference addressing strategic disruption and resilience. Their research division investigates emerging technologies, opportunities, and risks through both industry and custom research offerings.

Effective Acceleration Ventures Ltd is a NATO-registered contractor (CAGE code L0Y27) operating at the intersection of defense technology, government procurement, and strategic advisory. The firm manages military supply chain programs for acquisition and sustainment, works within deterrence frameworks through controlled technology and goods program security, and participates in allied coalition initiatives. As a federal contractor and prime vendor serving NATO, Effective Acceleration brings defense-sector expertise and security clearances to support companies building critical technologies for national security applications.

HAX is a hands-on venture capital accelerator for pre-seed hard tech startups developing breakthrough technologies in physical industries. Operating a 35,000 square foot headquarters in Newark, New Jersey with additional offices in Shenzhen, Pune, and Tokyo, HAX provides $550,000 in initial investment along with a six-month collaborative residency offering engineering support, prototyping facilities, manufacturing expertise, and fundraising guidance. Part of SOSV's $1.5 billion venture capital platform, HAX has graduated 257 companies with a combined valuation exceeding $8.1 billion and total fundraising of $1.76 billion. Their portfolio spans sustainability, industrial automation, human health, robotics, sensors, and critical materials, with notable companies including Unspun (custom apparel), R-Zero (UV-C disinfection), and Neptune Robotics (underwater cleaning).