Rick Hao

Rick Hao is passionate about scientific breakthrough technologies and with a desire to support the most scientifically and technologically ambitious ventures, Rick invests in startups that are using deep technologies to solve big and practical problems with technically ambitious solutions.

Rick leads and manages the firm’s investment thesis in all Deep Tech sectors, including AI, Quantum technologies, Material Science, Cyber Security and Biotech. He has led Speedinvest’s investments in Pimloc, MyDataModels, PoroTech, TurinTech, KETs, Bitfount, Tenyks, Breathes Battery Technologies and several other deep tech investments.

Rick is driven by intelligent software that leverages machines with data to augment human intelligence. He believes technology can help address some of the world's largest problems, from financial services, healthcare, mobility, robotics, cybersecurity and automation.

He looks for entrepreneurs who can gather unique data, deliver smart software, and create compounding value for customers.