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Pacific

YC S26

London, GB · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · 1 known investors

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260 people in our graph share verified history with the Pacific team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Antonio Graciasunlockedknows Harper Dammann Smith · together at Harvard University (overlapped)
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Pacific builds modular, containerized supercomputers ("pods") that deploy onto stalled construction sites with existing grid connections to provide AI compute infrastructure. It offers below-market hosted compute (GPU hours, tokens, training capacity) as well as managed on-premise pods for defense and regulated (CUI, CMMC) customers, including aerospace companies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechFintechHardwareRoboticsSpace ExplorationManufacturingAIUnited KingdomEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Pacific was founded in 2026 by Harper Dammann Smith.

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Harper Dammann SmithinFounder & CEOHarper Dammann Smith founded a drone startup that achieved $1M revenue before age 18, subsequently worked on expeditions for Red Bull, and studied aerospace engineering before leaving school. He is now founder and CEO of Pacific, which produces modular data centers for AI compute deployment.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
PACIFIC LIMITED
Company number
02374293
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
20 Apr 1989
Registered office
1st Floor Woburn House, 84 St Benedicts Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AB
Nature of business (SIC)
69201 — Accounting and auditing activities69202 — Bookkeeping activities69203 — Tax consultancy
Previous names
TRUCK FINANCE (G.B.) LIMITED (1989–1994)
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 20 Apr 2026 · next due 4 May 2027

Current officers · 3

  • Bronya Joy Cluer — secretary, appointed 20 Apr 1997
  • Bronya Joy Cluer — director, appointed 2 Dec 2002
  • David William Hurrell — director

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 21 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

In the news

USS George Washington move raises questions about U.S. military readiness in Pacificnbcsandiego.com · Aug 2026Pacific: Mass-producing and deploying micro data centers for Earth and Spaceycombinator.com · Aug 2026Firmus Raises $2B To Expand AI Infrastructure Across Asia-Pacificventureburn.com · Aug 2026Kona startup Pacific Hybreed raises $1M for Kona oyster production - Pacific Business Newsbizjournals.com · May 2026Pacific Hybreed Raises $1M in Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2026Nuclear Startup Pacific Fusion Nabs $900 Million in Funding - Bloombergbloomberg.com · Oct 2024Pacific Gives raises record $1.78M in support of studentspacific.edu · May 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Pacific do?
Pacific builds modular, containerized supercomputers ("pods") that deploy onto stalled construction sites with existing grid connections to provide AI compute infrastructure. It offers below-market hosted compute (GPU hours, tokens, training capacity) as well as managed on-premise pods for defense and regulated (CUI, CMMC) customers, including aerospace companies.
Who founded Pacific?
Pacific was founded by Harper Dammann Smith in 2026.
Who are Pacific's investors?
Pacific's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Pacific headquartered?
Pacific is headquartered in London, GB.