Bee Partners

We believe machines will own the repetitive, the mundane, the dangerous, and the complex. Humans will own the creative, the instinctual, and the intuitive.

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Description

Bee Partners is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that specializes in deep tech and frontier technology at the earliest institutional stages. They position themselves as "day one" partners for technical founders. They frequently partner with founders who are just beginning to define their product-market fit. As a venture capital firm rather than a cohort-based accelerator, there is no "batch application."

Submission: Founders are encouraged to submit their pitch through the Bee Partners Pitch Portal.
Focus: They seek "machines that help humans do more." This includes breakthroughs in Applied AI, Robotics, Synthetic Biology, and Space.

Eligibility

Sector Focus: Deep Tech, specifically Applied AI, Automation, Robotics, and hardware-software integration.
Geography: Primarily United States (San Francisco and Silicon Valley focus), though they consider exceptional technical founders globally.
Founder Profile: Strong preference for founders with deep academic or industrial expertise in their chosen field.

Process

Direct Sourcing: They actively identify founders with deep technical insights.
Diligence: A rigorous technical review focusing on "technical defensibility" and market potential.
Active Partnership: Post-investment, they provide "Studio Services" including assistance with founder-led sales, hiring, and capital formation.
Long-Term Commitment: They typically follow their investment into Series A and B rounds.

What an Applicant can Obtain

Capital: Initial checks typically range from $400,000 to $1,500,000.
Network: Access to a curated network of over 100 deep tech founders and specialized corporate partners.
Strategic Guidance: Hands-on help in the "0-to-1" phase, specifically in hiring technical talent and initial sales strategy.