Stage 1 Fund

Stage 1 Ventures operates as an investment platform, targeting disruptive Deep Tech and Science companies that are actively transforming global industries. The firm provides capital and strategic support, partnering with entrepreneurial teams from seed through growth stages. Its structured SSVSS framework guides companies from innovative concepts to market execution, emphasizing efficient company building and value maximization.

David Baum founded Stage 1 Ventures in 2006, leveraging his extensive background of over three decades in technology finance and operational leadership. Baum’s core insight was to address the "capital gap" faced by early-stage entrepreneurs. He established the firm to deliver investment, operational mentorship, and a broad network, empowering founders to commercialize scientific and technological innovations.

The firm primarily serves early-stage founders in Deep Tech and Science sectors, offering comprehensive partnership. Stage 1 Ventures cultivates a new generation of entrepreneurs, transforming promising potential into tangible performance. Its vision centers on guiding portfolio companies toward liquidity and sustainable growth, driving transformative advancements across global industrial sectors.