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Yu Galaxy

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Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningHealthcare & BiotechSpace & DefenseRoboticsHardware & DevicesHealthcare & Digital HealthRobotics & AutomationSemiconductors & HardwareEnterprise SoftwareBiotech & Life Sciences

Thesis

Impact and profit are inseparable. We back visionary founders solving humanity's toughest problems in healthcare, AI, robotics, defense, and automation. We measure success in lives saved as well as returns.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid founders without genuine conviction, ego-driven teams, and investments that cannot add measurable impact beyond financial returns.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

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P.R. Yu

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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p•••@yu•••.com

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Vahid Saadat

PartnerPartner

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Portfolio

Leo Cancer CareHealthcare Digital

Leo Cancer Care is an innovative start-up company focused on revolutionizing radiation therapy by providing upright treatment solutions that enhance patient experience and clinical effectiveness.

Inquis MedicalHealthcare Digital

Inquis Medical conducts clinical research and trials, including those for ketogenic food products. Led by Thomas Wolever, the company has a multidisciplinary team with 20 years of expertise in clinical research.

Capstan MedicalManufacturing Industrial

Capstan is a leading producer of precision powdered metal components and has diversified business activities including medical, automotive, and aerospace sectors. The company has been a significant player in the powder metal industry for over 70 years.

AqtualBiotech Life Sciences

Aqtual is advancing precision medicine products focused on chronic disease and oncology management, utilizing proprietary biochemistry and advanced data science to develop blood tests for disease detection and monitoring.

Divinia.aiMarketing Adtech

Divinia generates authentic content at scale to better connect consumers, marketers and e-commerce platforms using AI technology.

Double Helix Optics
AuditoryAI
Vivalink

Vivalink is a provider of digital health technology solutions focused on remote data capture for healthcare and clinical trials. Their Biometrics Data Platform includes medical-grade wearables, data services, algorithms, and clinician software, enabling the rapid development and deployment of various remote patient monitoring solutions.

GruEnergy

GruEnergy is a global leader and innovator in silicon anode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, primarily used in electric vehicles, power tools, and consumer electronics. The company focuses on producing high-performance silicon/carbon composite anode materials that enhance energy density and enable fast charging, while also developing advanced silicon-dominant anode materials to revolutionize battery performance.

Inquis Medical

Inquis Medical is a clinical stage medical device company dedicated to advancing the treatment of venous thromboembolic diseases through innovative, patient-centric technologies. Founded in Silicon Valley in 2020, the company focuses on developing proprietary thrombectomy solutions that enhance procedural efficiency and improve patient outcomes.

Double Helix Optics

Double Helix Optics specializes in nanoscale 3D imaging technology that significantly enhances the precision and accuracy of imaging systems. Their innovative solutions, including the SPINDLE® platform, leverage patented phase mask techniques to provide high-resolution spatial biology datasets for scientific research and drug discovery.

Conch Labs

Concha Labs is a startup founded in 2017, based in Oakland, California, specializing in over-the-counter hearing aids. Their technology aims to provide users with hearing clarity through innovative solutions like the Concha Sol Hearing Aids, which utilize patented Soundscope® technology.

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Research briefRead more
Yu Galaxy Research Investment Thesis & Core Philosophy Yu Galaxy is a mission-driven venture capital firm founded by P.R. Yu, a distinguished scientist-turned-entrepreneur-turned-investor with $••+ in assets under management. The firm operates as a solo-GP fund, meaning P.R. Yu is the sole decision-maker, enabling unmatched speed and conviction-based investing. The core investment thesis centers

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