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The Role of IP in Deep Tech Startups: Behind the Scenes with a VC | Deep Tech Catalyst

Peter Olcott, Deep Tech principal at First Spark Ventures, on how founders build defensible IP strategies, assess freedom to operate, and use patents to strengthen investor confidence.

Welcome to Deep Tech Catalyst, the channel where science converges with venture capital, featuring global Deep Tech investors and experts.

Today, we are delighted to have Peter Olcott, Deeptech Principal at First Spark Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, focusing on early-stage Deep Tech startups.

In this episode, our spotlight is on the realm of Intellectual Property (IP), with a particular emphasis on its significance from the perspective of Venture Capitalists as a critical asset for Deep Tech startups. We will delve into the question: What grabs the attention of Venture Capitalists when it comes to evaluating IP?


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