Driving Forces, a deep tech and fintech venture capital fund, is closing down despite its healthy performance. Solo general partner Sidney Scott explained the decision on LinkedIn, citing increasing competition in a crowded investment space as contributing factors. The Rise and Shift in Deep Tech Investment Scott launched Driving Forces five years ago, using his experience at Amazon with robotic fulfillment systems and optimization technologies.  His $5 million fund, driven by an interest in hard tech and a commitment to innovation, saw success in the company. The portfolio included investments