SynopsisSector-focussed venture capital funds are widening their investment horizons as more founders build in deeptech areas such as robotics, spacetech, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors. Investors say the shift reflects stronger deal flow and greater confidence in deeptech’s defensibility and exit potential. Government-backed capital is also adding momentum to the sector.Growing interest in deeptech is prompting more sector-focussed venture capital funds to widen their horizons and invest in areas such as robotics, space, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and energy.The shift is visible in their portfolios. Tracxn data reviewed by ET shows that across specialist investors such as Omnivore, Ankur Capital, Avaana Capital, Aavishkaar Capital, and Incubate Fund Asia India, since 2024, a larger share ofNow Playing