Josh Wolfe
Co-Founder at Lux Capital
Description
Josh Wolfe is the co-founder and Managing Partner at Lux Capital, a New York-based venture capital firm investing in breakthrough technologies across the physical and life sciences. Known for his contrarian thinking and deep curiosity, Josh backs visionary founders building bold, science-driven companies that challenge convention and reshape the future. He currently serves on the boards of Shapeways, Strateos, Lux Research, Kallyope, CTRL-labs, and Variant. As a founding investor and board member of Kymeta—alongside Bill Gates—Josh is helping pioneer advanced antenna technologies for high-speed satellite and space communications. Beyond investing, Josh is a regular columnist for Forbes and editor of the Forbes/Wolfe Emerging Tech Report, where he shares insights at the intersection of science, markets, and innovation. With a sharp eye for unconventional opportunities, Josh is widely recognized as a thought leader in frontier tech investing.
Suggested Questions
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