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FAST — by GETTYLAB

San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Europe; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergySpace & DefenseRoboticsAerospace & DefenseBiotech & Life SciencesSemiconductors & HardwareRobotics & AutomationClimate & Clean EnergyDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Breakthrough innovations emerge from engineers tackling frontier problems. We provide fast capital, domain expertise across AI/robotics/space/biotech, and deeptech credibility to pre-seed teams.

Likely not a fit for

No consumer apps, traditional SaaS without technical differentiation, non-technical founding teams, or non-frontier domains

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Passive
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

1 contact on file

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Aniq Kassam

General PartnerManaging Director, GETTYLAB / FAST Founder · Primary contact

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Portfolio

ProGloveEnterprise Software

ProGlove offers wireless barcode scanners designed for modern supply chains, enhancing productivity and efficiency in various industries.

Accion SystemsAerospace Defense

Accion Systems specializes in advanced aerospace solutions, focusing on leading space systems for the 21st century.

Manifold BioBiotech Life Sciences

Manifold Bio is a biotech company focused on developing protein therapeutics using AI-guided discovery and high-throughput technologies.

Rosebud BiosciencesBiotech Life Sciences

Rosebud Biosciences is an early stage startup that develops therapies for rare genetic diseases in children by modeling human development with organoids that replicate the child's genetic mutations.

ModelwiseSemiconductors Hardware

Modelwise is an innovative company focused on automating functional safety analysis for critical hardware systems using advanced AI technologies. Their flagship product, Paitron, significantly reduces the time required for safety analyses, enabling organizations to identify design flaws early and save costs while ensuring the highest quality standards.

Electric Era
dolaGonRobotics Automation

dolaGon is focused on converting off-road utility vehicles to autonomous operation, enhancing efficiency and safety in off-road environments.

PhaseV
Arbor EnergyClimate Clean Energy

Arbor Energy’s advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions. Their technology focuses on generating emissions-free baseload power using a supercritical CO₂ turbine system and oxy-combustion.

Fifty YearsEnterprise Software

Fifty Years is a pre-seed and seed focused VC firm. We back founders using technology to solve the world’s biggest problems. We also help start companies.

Integrated ReasoningSemiconductors Hardware

Integrated Reasoning develops high-speed processors for solving complex computational problems, particularly NP-complete problems, significantly faster than conventional methods.

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FAST — by GETTYLAB Research Investment Thesis FAST (by GETTYLAB) is a pre-seed deeptech co-investor that believes breakthrough innovations emerge from engineers tackling frontier problems. The fund provides fast $•• checks alongside operational support, domain expertise spanning AI, robotics, space, and biotech, and credibility within the deeptech ecosystem. Rather than operating as a traditional

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