Helium-3 Ventures

Investor type

VC

Founded

2021

AUM

-

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Helium-3 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York, United States, founded in 2021 by David Hendrickson, a Columbia Business School-trained professional. The firm has a team of 11 people, including 3 partners, and focuses on investing in innovative companies that aim to impact both Earth and beyond. Helium-3 Ventures distinguishes itself by backing founders in sectors like energy, climate, space, deeptech, and AI.

The firm primarily invests in Series A rounds, with a typical check size ranging from $100,000 to $5 million, focusing on the United States. Helium-3 Ventures manages Helium-3 Ventures Fund I, which was launched in 2022. The firm has a diverse portfolio across high-tech and enterprise applications, and it often co-invests with other notable funds.

Notable investments by Helium-3 Ventures include Alga, which reduces methane emissions from cattle; Astranis, which builds advanced satellites; Boom, which develops supersonic commercial flights; Cart.com, an eCommerce-as-a-Service platform; and Contraline, which offers a long-lasting contraceptive for men.

Industry

AI Hardware Deeptech Aerospace ClimateTech Energy Nuclear / Fusion

Helium-3 Ventures Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Helium-3 Ventures Fund I
Venture Capital (VC)
Energy
ClimateTech
Aerospace
Deeptech
Hardware
AI
North America
$1-5 m
January 2022

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FAQs about Helium-3 Ventures

Helium-3 Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Helium-3 Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.
Helium-3 Ventures was founded in 2021.
Helium-3 Ventures invests in companies and startups in AI, Hardware, Deeptech, Aerospace, ClimateTech, Energy, Nuclear / Fusion.
Helium-3 Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Helium-3 Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A.
Helium-3 Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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