Investment thesis
Engine Ventures backs Tough Tech founders commercialising breakthrough science in clean energy and climate, advanced materials, semiconductors and photonics, biotech and AI for science and engineering. Spun out of The Engine, which MIT created in 2016, the Cambridge firm invests globally and engages from scientific validation through manufacturing and deployment. Partners stay close to founders and open academic, commercial and government networks.
Past investments
| Company | Round | Date | Round size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superlight Yateley, United Kingdom | Series A | Jun 2026 | €18.4M |