April 6: AWE Funds, an early-growth venture equity platform focused on building scalable innovations across Climate Tech, HealthTech, FinTech, announced the appointment of Steve Taub as Venture Partner, Deep Tech and Innovation. With 17 years of experience investing in breakthrough technologies across corporate and strategic venture platforms, Steve will support AWE Funds in strengthening its deep tech strategy, enhancing technical diligence, and scaling high-impact innovations globally.

 Steve brings a distinguished track record in venture capital and technology investing. He previously held senior roles at GE Ventures, where he played a key role in building and scaling the firm’s corporate venture investing capabilities across energy, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and industrial technologies. He later served as a Partner at In-Q-Tel (IQT), the strategic investment arm supporting emerging technologies for national security applications.

Most recently, Steve was Managing Director of Investments at JetBlue Technology Ventures, where he led sourcing, evaluation, and execution of investments in climate tech, aerospace, transportation, and other frontier technologies. His investment approach combines technical depth with commercial insight, enabling early-stage innovations to translate into scalable, market-ready solutions.

Steve holds master’s degrees in Technology and Policy and Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University.

“AWE Funds is building a disciplined, forward-looking deep tech platform at a critical moment in global industrial transformation. I’m excited to partner with the team to strengthen technical diligence and support founders developing scalable, globally relevant technologies.” says Steve Taub, Venture Partner at AWE Funds.

In his role as Venture Partner, Steve will work closely with AWE Funds’ leadership and portfolio companies to refine investment theses, strengthen technical evaluation frameworks, and mentor founders building next-generation technologies.

“At AWE Funds, we believe deep tech requires both conviction and expertise,” said Seema Chaturvedi, Founder and Managing Partner, AWE Funds. “Steve’s experience across breakthrough technologies and his disciplined investment lens will help us further strengthen our deep tech strategy and back companies shaping the future of industry and society.”

Steve’s appointment reinforces AWE Funds’ commitment to backing scalable, technology-driven ventures that generate both financial returns and meaningful social impact.