DEFTA Partners

DEFTA Partners is a global venture firm operating from San Francisco, Tokyo, and Hong Kong since the 1980s. The thesis spans healthcare, advanced therapeutics, and information and communications technology, with a stated focus on pervasive ubiquitous communications across embedded devices, digital media, and online security. Notable historical positions include Fortinet, Intel, and Isis Pharmaceuticals. The portfolio leans heavily into health and biotech, with selective ICT and semiconductor exposure. Industrial deep tech sits at the periphery of the mandate.