Deep Tech & AI

Venture Capital
in Deep Tech

We are a venture capital firm specializing in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities and bringing investors together through dedicated investment vehicles.

We focus on late-stage deep tech and AI companies serving large, fast-growing markets, with a particular interest in robotics, advanced manufacturing, energy, and aerospace.

The partners

Jacques-Alexandre Gerber
PARTNER

Jacques-Alexandre
Gerber

Jacques-Alexandre Gerber is a computer scientist, serial entrepreneur, and venture capitalist dedicated to scaling transformative innovations. Leveraging decades of operational leadership, he partners with visionary founders navigating complex engineering, AI, robotics, and other advanced technology domains. Beyond fund management, he is a strategic advisor and mentor, helping entrepreneurs refine their product-market fit, develop robust go-to-market strategies, and achieve long-term commercial scale across global markets. He also serves as Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Axial Partners, LLC where he manages a portfolio of ~20 funds (SPVs).

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Gregory Haardt
PARTNER

Gregory
Haardt

Gregory Haardt is a founder, investor, startup advisor, and coach with over 20 years of experience in enterprise software, data, and AI. He brings deep product and technology expertise and has been part of multiple successful exits. Before joining Aptic Partners, he co-founded Vectice and previously held senior roles at Dun & Bradstreet, Lattice Engines, and Salesforce, overseeing global teams in various management and executive roles.

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