Emerging technology investment advisory

Clarity for consequential decisions.

Tech Capital Advisors works with investors and businesses at the intersection of science, technology, and complex transactions—bringing practical depth to capital decisions in emerging technology.

  1. Technology
  2. Capital
  3. Transactions

The firm

Independent perspective. Direct senior attention.

Tech Capital Advisors helps family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals evaluate emerging-technology opportunities with greater clarity. The firm brings technological depth to the investment process when the questions span science, product, market structure, capital, and execution.

Technology sectors

Areas of interest include biotechnology and life sciences, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and fintech, and other emerging fields where technology and capital are reshaping markets.

Focus

A clearer view of emerging technology.

Emerging technology requires more than a surface-level read. We connect the science, product, market, and capital questions so clients can make more informed decisions about what to pursue, what to question, and where to engage.

  1. Investment diligence

    Assess the technology, product, market, team, and assumptions behind a potential investment across emerging technology markets, with sector-specific depth where the mandate requires it.

  2. Early-stage deal sourcing

    Identify early-stage technology companies whose products, markets, and strategic direction fit a client's investment interests and risk framework.

  3. Startup product and strategy

    Help founders and startup teams sharpen product direction, market positioning, strategic choices, and the story investors need to understand.

Leadership

Deep expertise, directly engaged.

Derek Moen LinkedIn profile

Founder and Principal

Derek Moen is a published scientist, operator, and investor with over two decades of experience developing novel technologies and translating them into products that meet demand across diverse markets. He brings product and market perspective to emerging-technology investment decisions and draws on a network of leading operators and technologists to support diligence, sourcing, and strategic choices.

He works directly with clients and founders on capital decisions, product direction, and strategic choices.

Contact

Begin with the decision.

Whether you are evaluating a potential investment, looking for early-stage technology companies, or working through a startup product or strategy question, we welcome an initial conversation about the decision in front of you.

Please do not transmit confidential information until appropriate confidentiality and engagement arrangements are in place.