Pathbreaker Ventures
Actively deployingCorte Madera · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Pathbreaker targets specialized founders tackling the world's most difficult problems by developing innovative hardware and software solutions. The firm focuses on enabling founders with domain expertise to build transformative technologies that address significant challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteFounder of Pathbreaker Ventures in 2015, Ryan brings a decade of experience in building, investing across pre-seed to growth stages, and acquiring venture-backed companies. Previously, he led corporate development at Meta where he focused on emerging technologies acquisitions including Oculus and PrivateCore, and earlier worked as an investor and operator at Azure Capital. Named a Top 100 Seed Investor by Business Insider in 2023 and 2024.
What they invest in
from 20 of 59 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Enterprise Software ×7Robotics ×7Data & Infrastructure ×6Hardware ×4SaaS ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3Developer Tools ×3
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 59 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOrderful provides technology for instant electronic data interchange (EDI) connectivity between trading partners, replacing traditional one-by-one connection setups with immediate, always-current integrations for any transaction type.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Biobot pioneers wastewater epidemiology, monitoring pathogens and substances in sewage to provide real-time public health surveillance at the community level. The company serves public health agencies, vaccine manufacturers, and hospital systems globally.
BiotechData & InfrastructureGovTechHealthtechBoston, US
Newsha Ghaeli(President and Cofounder)inMariana Matus(CEO and Cofounder)in
Warhead designs and manufactures advanced explosive ordnance systems for autonomous weapons platforms and drone applications. The company serves U.S. defense and military customers with transport-safe binary explosives and 3D-printed warheads for counter-UAS and autonomous systems.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Devan Plantamura(CEO)Anthony Jones(COO and Co-Founder)Jacob Lambuth(CTO)
Esper provides device management software using DevOps principles for company-managed devices, automating provisioning and exception-based management across Android and other platforms. It serves enterprises and device manufacturers seeking operational efficiency beyond traditional mobile device management.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Yadhu(Co-Founder & CEO)Shiv(Co-Founder & Chief Business Operator)
Datagrid provides AI agents that automate workflows across disconnected enterprise systems and documents in construction and facilities management. The platform connects existing tools, interprets project files, and executes tasks autonomously while keeping data private and compliant.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise Software
First Bite provides a sales and relationship management platform connecting food manufacturers directly with foodservice operators. The platform enables manufacturers to manage their network of partners, intermediaries, and end customers while bringing transparency and data-driven insights to the foodservice sales process.
FoodTechMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Reed McCord(CEO)
Foxglove builds observability tooling and open-source software for robotics engineers to accelerate development and deployment. The platform serves robotics teams across industries developing autonomous systems and robots.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsRobotics
Adrian Macneil(CEO and Co-Founder)Roman Shtylman(CTO and Co-Founder)
Iron Ox develops agricultural technology that optimizes plant growth conditions to reduce farming's environmental footprint while increasing yield for food production.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Brandon Alexander(Founder/CEO)inJonathan Binney(Founder/CTO)in
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform designed for restaurants and food & beverage businesses. It consolidates data from multiple sources into a single source of truth and provides customized dashboards and reports to help restaurant operators make decisions on pricing, staffing, and operational performance.
Data & InfrastructureFoodTech
Diligent Robotics develops AI-powered robot assistants for healthcare settings, focusing on mobile manipulation and social intelligence to help hospital staff with routine non-patient-facing tasks. The company's flagship product, Moxi, enables clinical staff to dedicate more time to direct patient care.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsAustin, US
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Mux provides video infrastructure and API services for developers building video applications. The company offers APIs and tools for video encoding, playback, and performance monitoring.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Jon Dahl(Founder)inAdam Brown(Founder)inSteve Heffernan(Founder)inMatthew McClure(Founder)in
Row64 provides real-time data visualization and analytics software that uses GPU-accelerated rendering to enable organizations to explore large datasets and make rapid, data-driven decisions. The platform is designed for enterprises that require high-performance, interactive data analysis at scale.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain
John Hantzis(CEO & Founder)Michael Isner(Co-founder & CEO)Marc Stevens(Co-founder & CTO)June Isner(Chief Data Scientist)
Simbe provides retail inventory and monitoring solutions combining computer vision, robotics, RFID, and fixed sensors for retail businesses. The company serves large retail banners and chains globally.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechRobotics
Brad Bogolea(CEO)
Solideon is a manufacturing platform specializing in bespoke aerospace vehicle production, including custom-designed aircraft and components. The company serves aerospace customers and positions itself as the world's only large-scale manufacturer capable of crafting a variety of aerospace vehicles using advanced manufacturing techniques.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareRoboticsSpace TechDenver, US
Oluseun Taiwo(Founder & CEO)Joel Ilfill(CTO)
Superhuman provides an AI-native platform for marketing teams that integrates AI agents, email management, and collaborative documentation within existing workflows. The platform connects marketing tools and data sources to reduce context-switching and streamline campaign execution from draft to launch.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaS
Relativity builds AI-powered software for legal teams to manage and analyze legal data, including document review, privilege analysis, and case strategy. The platform combines generative AI with human oversight to help law firms and in-house legal departments reduce costs and accelerate legal workflows.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS
ThinkOrbital develops scalable, pressurizable space infrastructure platforms for cislunar space applications including satellite servicing, in-space manufacturing, storage, and refueling. The company serves the commercial space economy by delivering cost-effective, modular structures that assemble autonomously in orbit.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace Tech
Unknown(Former SpaceX VP)
VergeSense provides occupancy intelligence software that helps workplace, real estate, and facilities teams track and optimize space usage across portfolios. The platform serves enterprise organizations managing large real estate portfolios by measuring occupancy data to reduce costs while maintaining employee experience.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSan Francisco, US
Westmag designs and manufactures drone motors and robot actuators for autonomous machines, with design and production based in South San Francisco using domestic and allied supply chains. The company builds integrated motor solutions for drone platforms and humanoid/mobile robots at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US
Board seats · per SEC filings
what is this? ⓘ$50M raise · filed Oct 2024 · via Ryan Akbar Gembala
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Pathbreaker Ventures invest at?
- Pathbreaker Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Pathbreaker Ventures focus on?
- Pathbreaker Ventures focuses on Deep Tech, Hardware.
- Where is Pathbreaker Ventures located?
- Pathbreaker Ventures is headquartered in Corte Madera, US.
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