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Propel(x) selects deep technology startups based on scientific discovery or meaningful engineering innovation. Approximately 30% of the companies showcased on Propel(x) have received grants through the NSF’s SBIR program.

Propel(x)’s selection criteria does not suggest higher quality nor positive returns on investment opportunities. Investing in early-stage companies is inherently risky and illiquid. Learn more about our vetting process in our FAQs.

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Leverage Propel(x) syndicates to invest $5,000 or more. Flexible investment amounts puts the power to push humanity forward in your hands.

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Deep technology is the science club for grown-ups. A successful investment in deep technology could make a change that has the potential to impact the world. Here's your chance to diversify and elevate your investment portfolio.

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Alumni Portfolio Companies

Positron Dynamics

The Positron Dynamics propulsion rocket may be 1,000X more efficient than current space technology, potentially allowing us to mine asteroids and travel to other planets, feats that have previously been far from feasible due to current technical limitations.

$1,303,000
Raised

$1,500,000
Goal

BlockApps

BlockApps provides a platform for developers, IT operations and business stakeholders to drive enterprise Blockchain.

$3,121,905
Raised

$4,000,000
Goal

Medcura

Medcura has developed a platform including bandages, gels, powders and sprays that can effectively seal almost any type of bleeding.

$3,100,000
Raised

$3,100,000
Goal

C2Sense

C2Sense’s digitized gas chip is the first of its kind, enabling scalable air quality management. An innovation like this means higher food quality at a lower cost to improve the lives of producers and consumers.

$2,300,000
Raised

$3,200,000
Goal

Aromyx

Incubated at Stanford’s StartX accelerator, Aromyx is developing a digital signature for taste and smell.

$2,400,000
Raised

$3,600,000
Goal

Seatrec

Seatrec is a renewable energy company offering a unique solution to generate electricity from temperature differences in the environment.

$1,025,000
Raised

$1,500,000
Goal

Silverlabs

Urban by Silverlabs allows its users to create and share custom filters and stories with friends, around locations or related to their favorite brands using a differential content engine.

$345,000
Raised

$520,000
Goal

G-Tech Medical Inc.

We are developing an "EKG for the gut" to diagnose the underlying causes of gastrointestinal disorders, a platform technology which will help physicians target treatment

$925,000
Raised

$1,500,000
Goal

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Propel(x) Industry Council

Industry leaders are a crucial part of driving innovation and supporting emerging startups. Meet the industry leaders who are at the forefront of supporting science and technology startups.

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