Pajarito Powder
Albuquerque, US · Delaware LLC · 2 known investors
Pajarito Powder manufactures advanced catalysts for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers, including precious metal-containing catalysts, Engineered Catalyst Supports (ECS), and iridium oxide OER catalysts for PEM water electrolysis. It also develops tailorable mesoporous carbon supports (VariPore) and works on scaling catalyst manufacturing for the hydrogen energy industry.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
Founders & leadership
TS
PS
TJ
CM
Christian MohrdieckCEO
DC
Dr. Christian MohrdieckCEO
SY
Sukhwan YunNamed on SEC filing
BZ
Barr ZuleviNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$9.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$9.4MraisedJun 2021 · 24 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$9.4MraisedJun 2021 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Thomas StephensonExecutive Officer, Director
- Sukhwan YunDirector
- Paul ShortDirector
- Christian MohrdieckDirector
- Barr ZuleviExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $12.6M
- Amount sold
- $9.4M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $972K
- First sale
- Jun 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2021 | $200K |
| Department of Energy | Phase I | 2017 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Pajarito Powder do?
- Pajarito Powder manufactures advanced catalysts for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers, including precious metal-containing catalysts, Engineered Catalyst Supports (ECS), and iridium oxide OER catalysts for PEM water electrolysis. It also develops tailorable mesoporous carbon supports (VariPore) and works on scaling catalyst manufacturing for the hydrogen energy industry.
- Who founded Pajarito Powder?
- Pajarito Powder was founded by Thomas Stephenson, Paul Short, Thomas J. Stephenson.
- Who are Pajarito Powder's investors?
- Pajarito Powder's investors include Verge Fund, Saba Investments.
- How much funding has Pajarito Powder raised?
- Pajarito Powder has disclosed $9.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Pajarito Powder headquartered?
- Pajarito Powder is headquartered in Albuquerque, US.