Early-stage venture capital firm Riceberg Ventures has launched a $20 million fund to back deep-tech startups in sectors such as space-tech, biotech, nuclear energy and robotics. Founded in 2023, the firm has invested in Manastu Space, EtherealX, Signatur Biosciences, Keyron Medical and Arch0, among others. Mredul Sarda, founding partner, dwells on the fund’s investment thesis, deep-tech opportunity, patient capital and how the country is at the start of a long innovation cycle. What is your investment thesis? We invest primarily at the pre-seed and seed stages. Our focus is on research-heavy companies where breakthrough science eventually translates into industry-relevant products....