Ian Rountree
Founder and partner at the venture firm Cantos, experienced early-stage investor focused on deep tech and industrial startups, known for articulating investment theses about full-stack hard tech.
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Jan 8, 2026 • 53min
The VC case for 'full stack deeptech'
Ian Rountree, founder and partner at Cantos, shares insights from his work as an early-stage investor in deep tech. He discusses the dangers of selling technology to large incumbents, exposing the pitfalls of long sales cycles and institutional inertia. Rountree argues that focusing on full-stack companies can be more viable than mere technology licensing, citing mining success stories like Earth AI and KoBold Metals. He emphasizes the value of 'weird' startups and the advantages of commodities, highlighting how they can mitigate risk in a volatile market.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 52min
Ian Rountree – Founder & Managing Partner of Cantos
Ian Rountree, Founder and Managing Partner of Cantos Ventures, shares his insights from pioneering deep tech investments. He discusses the 'incentive problem' within venture capital and contrasts East Coast biotech approaches with Cantos' generalist philosophy. Ian emphasizes the transformative potential of technology and the importance of genuine relationships in deep tech investing. Wrapping up, he offers bold predictions for 2025 and reflects on the evolving landscape of venture capital, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
