We BackDeep TechStartupsThat Matter
From AI and cybersecurity to biotechnology and defense — we partner with bold founders to transform breakthrough research into world-class companies.
By the Numbers
The Numbers Speak
Our portfolio companies have received financial offers of up to €19M+ combined
Combined financial offers
across portfolio companies
Active portfolio companies
AI · Cybersecurity · Quantum
Experts in the team
across strategy, tech & law
What We Do
Built to Back Founders From Day Zero
We work hands-on with technical founders to turn strong technology into market-ready, investable companies. We are not a detached advisory shop — we work alongside founders across commercialization, fundraising, and company-building in parallel.
Commercialization
- Sharpen product positioning
- Clarify the buyer and use case
- Frame a credible pilot thesis
Fundraising
- Tighten the core narrative
- Build stronger materials
- Run a structured investor process
Company-Building
- Shape the initial team
- Set up legal and advisor structure
- Create operating rhythm around the tech
The model is flexible, but the mission stays the same: turn the technology into a stronger, moving company.
Typical signals this is the right moment
Strong technology, weak commercial case
Fundraising is approaching
The business still needs to be built
A hands-on partner is needed
Focus Areas
Where We Operate
We focus on sectors where technological breakthroughs create strategic, sovereign, and commercial advantages.
Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise AI systems, foundation models, autonomous agents, and applied ML for defense and critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Next-gen threat detection, zero-trust architectures, quantum-resistant encryption, and offensive security tooling.
Biotechnology
Synthetic biology, precision medicine, bioinformatics platforms, and AI-driven drug discovery pipelines.
Defense & Dual-Use
Autonomous systems, ISR technologies, resilient comms, and dual-use innovations bridging civil and defense sectors.
Portfolio
Ventures We've Built
Each company starts with a breakthrough insight and a mission-driven founding team.
Braight Technologies
Behavioral credit scoring AI. Acquired by Toronto-listed Kings Entertainment.
Investors: Lighthouse Ventures · Evig Alfa VC Fund · Acquired by Kings Entertainment (TSX)
QurieGen
AI-powered single-cell technology for oncology drug discovery. Called 'Google Maps for cells' — maps biological pathways inside cells to accelerate pharmaceutical research.
Investors: Tim Draper · Lighthouse Ventures · Tensor Ventures
NATO DIANA · Polish-Dutch · Labs in Netherlands
Secure M Systems
Trusted control for critical systems. Governance layer for access, change, and compliance across critical infrastructure.
Case Studies
Results That Speak
From Science to €2.2M in One Year
Starting Point
- One founder, patent owned by a university
- Two years of unsuccessful fundraising
- The science existed, but the company still had to be built around it
What We Did
- Secured exclusive patent licensing and legal structuring
- Set up lab and office operations, expanded team
- Structured the fundraising process and supported grant work
- Helped drive sales, events, PR, and company momentum
- Worked as an embedded partner, not a passive advisor
Outcome
“Together with the founder, we turned credible science into a fundable, operational company.”
Founder's Word
“Building Braight Technologies taught me that the hardest part of deep tech isn't the technology — it's creating the conditions where breakthrough science can survive contact with the real world. That's exactly what HORAIZON Labs exists to solve.”
Maciej Jarząb
Founder, HORAIZON Labs · Co-founder, Braight Technologies
The Team
The People Behind the Work
Following our successful exit from Braight Technologies, an AI and behavioral analytics startup acquired by Toronto-listed Kings Entertainment, we launched HORAIZON Labs.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Let's Build Something Together
Whether you have a breakthrough idea, a research spin-out, or just want to explore what's possible — reach out. We respond to every message.
hello@horaizonlabs.com