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The FTIN Screening takes place the last Friday of each month.  If you miss the screening for the current month, we will automatically roll you forward.  Your information is kept confidential to the FTIN investment screening committee.

Investors

Who are the investors? 

Representatives from venture firms such as Bessemer, DFJ, Airbus, Lockheed.  Angel Investors familiar with these emerging tech domains, from members in the Space Angels Network to those active in the Washington DC arena. 

Who is running this network?

Ellen Chang, lead/CEO of LightSpeed Innovations.  This is an investment network, not a fund . All investors are certified as accredited investors.  Company information is protected and is not forwarded.  

What is considered frontier technology? 

Frontier technology is a specific type of technology that has great potential to have an impact in the future. Right now, frontier technology is normally referring to virtual reality, augmented reality, computer vision, artificial intelligence, drones, and robotics
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How are startups chosen? 

A group of 2-3 investors review the applications and down select to the 4-5 that present each month.  LightSpeed Innovations stays in touch with companies that have yet to present to ensure updates are received, to keep the companies eligible for the following month.  We all know startups pivot and change and grow and evolve quickly. 

What if I have more questions? 

Please email frontiertech2030@gmail.com, attention Doug Hegebarth

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Investors: Bessemer, Ubiquity, Great Point Ventures, Eleven Two Capital, Sentient, Franklin Templeton (and more).  Angels: Members from Tech Coast Angels, Wharton Alumni Angel Network SV, SoCal, NY; Pasadena Angels, and others from the Angel Syndication Network.