Phase Shift Ventures

Phase Shift Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Orlando, Florida, dedicated to fueling the next generation of deep tech innovation.

We specialize in providing strategic capital, expert guidance, and a bold approach to startups building groundbreaking technologies across sectors like AI, advanced materials, autonomy, and defense.

Phase Shift Ventures distinguishes itself by its deep roots in Florida’s established aerospace and defense ecosystem, combined with a forward-looking vision for the burgeoning deep tech landscape. Leveraging decades of experience in the region’s critical industries, we identify and support founders tackling complex challenges and shaping the future of technology. We are committed to fostering a thriving deep tech community in Florida and beyond.

As of 2025, Phase Shift Ventures has backed companies like Rapta and Seagate Space, demonstrating our ability to recognize technical potential before it becomes competitive. With a team led by Dennis R. Pape, a physicist with extensive experience in Florida’s deep tech sector, we are uniquely positioned to guide these ventures to success. Florida’s strategic location, combined with its growing pool of STEM talent and increasing venture interest, makes it the ideal launchpad for our investments. We are driving the shift to deep tech nationwide, supporting the founders who are building the future from the ground up.