💡 Hardtech De-Risking Unveiled: Spot 10x Winners Like QuSecure—Lock In Your Edge Before Series A Valuations Soar

Your Weekly Shortcut to Deeptech Investing — Trends, Startup Intel & Investor Playbooks for VCs & Angels in 5 Minutes or Less

I’m sharing a super useful tip for investing in hardtech—startups working on tough stuff like computer chips, quantum computers, or green materials. These bets can be risky, but spotting de-risking—signs that their tech is moving from lab experiments to real-world success—before a Series A can help you make 5-10x profits. As of April 20, 2025, I’ve got the key clues to look for, backed by data, to help you pick winning startups in the $1 trillion hardtech market. Let’s dive into how I find these gems and how you can too!