Beyond Earth Ventures

Beyond Earth Ventures is a venture capital firm that strategically invests in transformative deep-tech ventures, focusing on sectors critical to both planet Earth and the burgeoning space economy. The firm targets breakthrough innovations across space-tech, robotics, energy, compute, and communications. Their investment thesis centers on identifying targeted disruptions in established markets and backing category winners in emerging sectors such as humanoid robots, the lunar economy, satellite IoT connectivity, and next-generation solar energy. The firm believes the convergence of AI adoption, space commercialization, and energy transformation presents significant venture capital opportunities in next-gen energy tech for AI and space infrastructure.

Founded in 2024, Beyond Earth Ventures is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm was established with a vision to deploy capital into deep tech, particularly space technology, recognizing it as a foundational industry with aligning market, technology, and talent. Alexandra Vidyuk is the Founder and General Partner, leading the firm's investment strategy.

The firm has built a diverse portfolio of companies at the forefront of innovation. Notable investments include Efficient Computer, which is developing energy-efficient general-purpose processors; SkyFi, an AI-enabled marketplace for satellite imagery; Xona Space Systems, building a LEO satellite network for precision GPS alternatives; Tandem PV, a developer of perovskite photovoltaics for solar panels; Lunar Outpost, focused on space robotics for lunar surface operations; and Zeno Power, developing next-generation power systems.

Beyond Earth Ventures is powered by a team of experienced professionals, including PhDs, serial founders, and seasoned investors. The team, which has collaborated on deep tech projects since 2019, combines expertise in venture capital, entrepreneurship, academia, and technical fields. Key team members include Alexandra Vidyuk (Physicist, ex-Banker, ex-FinTech Entrepreneur), Dr. Oleg Demidov (2x exited Founder, PhD in Space Tech, Deep Tech, Energy Expert), Viktor Shpakovsky (Serial AI & Tech Entrepreneur & Investor with over 100 investments), Dr. Patrick Beatty (2 PhDs, seasoned investor with experience at NASA and DoD), Alex Smolik (Serial AI & Tech Entrepreneur & Investor), and Inna Galinger (15+ years in Operations & Finance). The firm is also supported by a global elite advisory board, including Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, Prof. Sir Konstantin Novoselov.