Phase Shift Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Florida, investing in deep tech and advanced systems across defense, space, AI, manufacturing, energy, materials, and national security infrastructure. Founded by Dennis R. Pape, Ph.D., a physicist with three decades in Florida's defense and deep tech ecosystem, the firm focuses on backing bold founders transforming core industrial and technological systems. The firm emphasizes Florida's legacy in deep tech and aims to catalyze its commercial future, operating from Orlando to the Space Coast. Phase Shift combines technical expertise with strategic support for startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, with portfolio companies including Rapta and Seagate Space. The team includes experienced operators and entrepreneurs from the defense, photonics, materials science, and software sectors.
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