Helios Capital, founded in 2016, is a single family office headquartered in New York City with roots in South Florida. Led by founder and CEO Ryan Kriser, the firm supports early-stage ventures shaping industry 4.0 through strategic capital and hands-on guidance. Drawing on years of technology investment experience, Helios Capital builds partnerships with entrepreneurs and co-investors, focusing on projects that generate strong financial returns and help reduce carbon emissions.
Helios Capital typically invests in Series A or earlier rounds, reserving capacity for follow-on funding as companies grow. Its portfolio centers on frontier and disruptive technologies within the deep tech ecosystem, with an emphasis on solutions that drive industrial automation, resource efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure. By leveraging a network of technical experts, industry partnerships, and thought leaders, the firm provides tailored support for product development, market entry, and scaling operations. This approach is supported by a small, agile team dedicated to fast decision-making and long-term collaboration.
Clean technology and advanced energy storage are core to Helios Capital’s investments. The firm backs companies developing novel battery chemistries and sustainable supply chains, including nickel-zinc systems, silicon anode materials, and solid-state designs for electric vehicles. Portfolio companies include ZincFive, which advances nickel-zinc storage for critical power applications; GDI Integrated Battery Technologies, focused on 100% silicon anodes; Alsym Energy, working on non-toxic battery alternatives; Factorial, developing solid-state batteries; Ambient Photonics, creating low-light indoor photovoltaic cells; and Summit Nanotech, innovating direct lithium extraction for efficient supply chains. These investments reflect Helios Capital’s commitment to scalable, low-carbon solutions.
