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Pathbreaker Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Also known as PATHBREAKER VENTURES II, LLC
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Investment thesis
Pathbreaker Ventures focuses on backing highly specialized, determined founders working to solve some of the world's hardest problems. The firm invests across both novel hardware and software technologies, favoring companies pursuing uncharted or unconventional technical paths. Its emphasis on deep technical innovation suggests a deeptech orientation spanning frontier hardware and software categories.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 58 of 72 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×28SaaS ×18Robotics ×17Hardware ×14Enterprise Software ×13Deep Tech ×11Data & Infrastructure ×10Advanced Manufacturing ×9
HQs:United States×46Norway×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 37 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×143 founders×84+ founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 47 founders with education data
University of Waterloo ×4University of Cambridge ×3University of Pennsylvania ×3University of Southern California ×3Harvard-Westlake School ×2Illinois Institute of Technology ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2McGill University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 49 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×19Computer Science ×18Business & Management ×6Economics ×4Design & Architecture ×3Humanities ×3Physics ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 52 founders with career history
Microsoft ×5Autodesk ×4Brightcove ×4Google ×3BattleBots ×2Coinbase ×2Cruise ×2Georgia Institute of Technology ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
9 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 51 with degree data)
Investments · 72 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 32024 · 42023 · 32022 · 42021 · 12020 · 12017 · 22015 · 221 dated
Orderful 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 ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Erik Kiser(Founder)inJohn McCarthy(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin McGee(Founder)
BoardGregoire Lehmann(Director)inDaniel Ward(Director)David Ulevitch(Director)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzElefundGaingelsAnorak VenturesCalm VenturesHack VC+8 more
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Simbe provides retail inventory and monitoring solutions combining computer vision, robotics, RFID, and fixed sensors for retail businesses.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US
Brad Bogolea(Founder)inMirza Akbar Shah(Founder)Jeff Gee(Founder)Mirza Shah(Founder)
BoardSubodh Gupta(Director)in
Board seatRyan Gembala· per SEC Form D
Co-investors7percent VenturesActivant CapitalAnorak VenturesComet LabsEastward Capital PartnersGaingels+13 more
Antares Industries develops nuclear reactor technology, with teams spanning nuclear, reactor hardware, and mission engineering as well as manufacturing and regulatory operations.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechDefense TechEnergyParker, US
Jordan Bramble(CEO & Co-Founder)inJulia DeWahl(Founder)inRian Bahran(Chief Nuclear Officer)inMark Massie(Chief Engineer)inDONALD G MACK(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJack Altman(Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investors53 StationsAtacama VenturesBalerion Space VenturesBoxGroupCaffeinated CapitalHeartfelt Capital+22 more
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
B2B machine learning voice agent
Palo Alto, US
Itamar Arel(Founder)Joshua Benjamin Looks(Executive Officer, Director)Moshe Looks(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAiSprouts VCHemisphere Ventures LLCMetaplanetPoint72 VenturesSommet ABCamford Capital+1 more
Aakrit Prasad(Founder)inAnthony Kilman(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCarya Venture PartnersCounterpart VenturesStage 2 CapitalUnusual VenturesNational Grid Partners
Bandit ML develops machine learning software for online retailers to improve business operations and decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Edoardo Conti(Founder)inJoseph Gilley(Founder)inLionel Vital(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesY CombinatorBasecamp FundHaystackJigsaw VCKleiner Perkins+2 more
BeyondView provides photorealistic 3D visualization and virtual tour technology for commercial real estate brokers to market properties more efficiently.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingMarketing TechPropTechSaaS
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsPresence Capital
Biobot pioneers wastewater epidemiology, monitoring pathogens and substances in sewage to provide real-time public health surveillance at the community level.
BiotechData & InfrastructureGovTechHealthtechBoston, US
Newsha Ghaeli(President)inMariana Matus(Founder)inMariana Guadalupe Matus Garcia(Executive Officer, Director)Ayo Omojola(Investor)in
BoardVivek Pattipati(Director)inAndrew Perlman(Director)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactBlindspot Ventures Management CoDCVC (Data Collective)DesignXDorm RoomHomebrew+22 more
Bites operates a food ordering and delivery network that charges restaurants a flat $1 fee per order instead of commissions, lets customers order at in-store prices, and gives restaurants access to guest and loyalty data.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investors640 OxfordL Catterton
Warhead designs and manufactures advanced explosive ordnance systems for autonomous weapons platforms and drone applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Anthony Jones(COO and Co-Founder)Devan Plantamura(CEO)inJacob Lambuth(CTO)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investors640 OxfordNEW VISTA CAPITALThe Veteran Fund
BurnBot builds purpose-built, remotely controlled machines and services for wildfire mitigation, fuels management, vegetation control, and timber operations.
CleantechClimate TechHardwareRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US
Waleed Haddad(Founder)in
BoardAnukool Lakhina(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesConvective CapitalDBL PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)Ecosystem Integrity FundHAWKTAIL+9 more
Biomemory develops DNA-based data storage systems for data centers, offering an alternative storage tier optimized for long-term archival, density, and energy efficiency.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureDeep Tech
Hyunjun Park(CEO)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCivilization Ventures Management, LlcFifty YearsHemisphere Ventures LLCNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Prefix CapitalSOSV+4 more
Compscience develops AI and computer-vision systems for workers' compensation insurance, designed to promote workplace safety and reward companies that prioritize injury prevention.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS
Josh Butler(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundHustle FundIA Seed VenturesScrum VenturesValor Equity Partners+3 more
Datagrid provides AI agents that automate workflows across disconnected enterprise systems and documents in construction and facilities management.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnterprise Software
Thiago Da Costa(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsStorm Ventures
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.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsAustin, US
Andrea L. Thomaz(Founder)inVivian Chu(Founder)inAndrea Thomaz(Founder)
BoardQuaeed Motiwala(Director)Rohit Sharma(Director)inLance VandenBrook(Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsATPCanaan PartnersCorrelation VenturesDnx VenturesGaingelsGrit Ventures+12 more
Esper provides device management software using DevOps principles for company-managed devices, automating provisioning and exception-based management across Android and other platforms.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareIoTBellevue, US
Shiv Sundar(Founder)inYadhu Gopalan(Founder)inJoe Lonsdale(Founder)Lilli Oetting(Founder)Maleka Momand(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsGRIDS CapitalMadrona Venture GroupNimble PartnersRoot Ventures Manager, LlcUbiquity Ventures8VC+5 more
Exia Labs develops simulation and orchestration tools for robotics.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechDeveloper ToolsRoboticsBellevue, US
Jonathan Pan(CEO & Co-founder)inSerj Kazar(CTO & Co-founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Atomos Systems develops general-purpose humanoid robots with human-level dexterity and intelligence intended to perform physical labor and operate in the physical world.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
William Andreggin
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsFounders FundKhosla VenturesElementum VenturesEntrada VenturesOpen Field CapitalZarco Investment Group
First Bite provides a sales and relationship management platform connecting food manufacturers directly with foodservice operators.
FoodTechMarketing TechSaaSSales TechRedwood City, US
Reed McCord(CEO)inMatthew Haun(Director)Aaron Hurst(Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcLeadout Capital
Foundation Industries provides low-volume, high-mix manufacturing services to hardware companies in the United States, enabling faster prototyping and domestic production of complex components.
Advanced ManufacturingSan Francisco, US
Jakob Knudsen(CEO)inAlessio TonioloVedic PatelJoseph Metzler Concepcion(COO)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzBain Capital VenturesBlast.ClubCortical VenturesGeorgia Tech Foundation+7 more
Foxglove builds observability tooling and open-source software for robotics engineers to accelerate development and deployment.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Adrian Macneil(Founder)inRoman Shtylman(Founder)in
BoardSeth Winterroth(Director)inAlexandra Sukin(Director)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersBessemer Venture PartnersEclipseEclipse VenturesShopify
San Francisco, US
Nirav Patel(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAnorak Ventures7percent Ventures
SiteForge is an AI-powered website design tool that generates sitemaps, UI wireframes, and brand-aligned SEO content to speed up website builds.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Albert Marashi(Founder)Denver Rayburn(Founder)Nirav Patel(Founder)
Co-investorsAnzu PartnersBuckley Ventures Management Company LlcDISCIPULUS VENTURESSpark Capital
Framework Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in crypto, blockchain, and digital asset companies, publishing a list of its current and historical portfolio investments.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Michael Anderson(Co-founder)inVance Spencer(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAnzu PartnersJDS SportsNxGenSpark Capital
Frec builds low-cost, modern finance and investing tools aimed at individuals seeking alternatives to traditional wealth managers.
FintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Mo Al Adham(Founder)inAshley Rodabaugh(Chief Compliance Officer)inSandeep Sripada(Founder)inDimitri Rodrigo(Head of Brokerage Operations)inAmberly Jones(Head of Growth)inGrace N.(Founding Designer)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsConversion CapitalGreylock PartnersCiti VenturesLong Journey VenturesSocial Leverage
General Galactic is a space infrastructure company focused on building orbital and extraterrestrial infrastructure, drawing inspiration from science fiction concepts like propellant generation for off-Earth settlement.
Deep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechEl Segundo, US
Halen Mattison(Founder)inLuke Neise(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAntiBoxGroupHarpoon VenturesIndustrious VenturesPlug and Play VenturesSeraphim Space+2 more
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PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
GrayMatter Robotics builds AI-powered robotic systems, marketed as Factory SuperIntelligence, that perform physically demanding industrial manufacturing tasks with high precision and reduced material waste.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsGardena, US
Ariyan Kabir(Founder)in
BoardAlex Rubalcava(Director)inBrual Shah(Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBow CapitalCalibrate VenturesNGP Capital+4 more
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The page does not provide clear information about what Hyphen builds, who it serves, or its market.
FoodTechRobotics
Daniel Fukuba(Founder)inStephen Klein(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCompoundNextwave [X] PartnersSpacecadet VenturesStartXStonewater VenturesUnlock Venture Partners+8 more
Inevitable Tech builds a fully automated, plug-and-play plant propagation system that gives growers precise control over climate, lighting, and nutrients, using a closed-loop design with built-in perception to detect pests and disease early.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Brandon Alexander(CEO)inJonathan Binney(Robot Software Architect)inJamie Young(Senior Product Manager)Sarah Osentoski(Senior Vice President of Engineering)Will Sun(Senior Recruiter)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAmplify PartnersAt One VenturesATEL VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesEniac VenturesInnovating Capital+11 more
Ingest is a data management and analytics platform designed for restaurants and food & beverage businesses.
Data & InfrastructureFoodTechNew York, US
Daniel Meth(Executive Officer, Director)inLinus Liang(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalBoot64 VenturesBranded Strategic HospitalityMu VenturesNew Orleans Startup FundSOSV
INVISV provides network security technology for protecting connectivity and privacy infrastructure, built on patent-pending research from Princeton University and USC.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise Software
Paul Schmitt(Co-founder)Barath Raghavan(Co-founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
San Carlos, US
Jonathan Binney(Executive Officer, Director)Jon Binney(Founder)
BoardBrandon Alexander(Founder)inDhiraj Singh(Director)Eric Chin(Director)in
Co-investorsComet LabsCrosslink CapitalHemisphere Ventures LLCInnovating CapitalTuesday CapitalAt One Ventures+4 more
The page is an online gambling/betting operator ("OK9") targeting Vietnamese players, offering sports betting, online casino, slots, fish-shooting games, lottery, and card games.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechWest Hollywood, US
Neeldev Kunjur(Executive Officer, Director)Karandev Kunjur(Executive Officer, Director)Karan Kunjur(Founder)inNeel Kunjur(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAlpine Space VenturesAlso CapitalAsymmetric Capital PartnersCapitalGEarthrise VenturesFirst Round Capital+22 more
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Koo.bz develops manufacturing technology for footwear production, combining expertise in apparel design and additive manufacturing to build a scalable footwear factory in the United States.
Advanced ManufacturingCreator EconomyDeep TechE-commerceHardwareVentura, US
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAntlerNuVentures3one4 CapitalAccelBlume VenturesDream Incubator+3 more
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Mux provides video infrastructure and API services for developers building video applications.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US
Jon Dahl(CEO)inAdam Brown(Founder)inSteve Heffernan(Head of Product)inMatthew McClure(Founder)inMatt McClure(Founder)Alison Lloyd
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelAdvancit CapitalAndreessen HorowitzAurum Venture PartnersCervinCoatue Management+19 more
Nexus offers a combined checking and investment account that automatically invests the account balance to generate market returns while keeping funds accessible for withdrawal at any time, including after-hours.
FintechSan Francisco, US
Stefan Heule(Founder)inChen-Chen Huo(Founder)inKonstantin Weitz(Founder)inAssem Chammah(Founder)inDaniel Marin(Founder)Shady Al Shoha(Founder)in
Co-investorsVentureSouqY Combinator0 To 1 VenturesDragonflyFactionGlobal Founders Capital+11 more
nTop provides a software platform for engineering design that uses implicit modeling and physics-based simulation to accelerate product development.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNYC, US
Gregory Schroy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Bradley Rothenberg(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersIn-Q-TelNimble PartnersNotation CapitalNVIDIARoot Ventures Manager, Llc+8 more
OptimoRoute provides route optimization and planning software for managing a mobile workforce, letting businesses import orders, generate efficient multi-driver routes and schedules, and send them to drivers' phones.
Future of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSPalo Alto, US
Marin Saric(Executive Officer, Director)inGoran Kukolj(Executive Officer)in
BoardVladimir de Franceschi(Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesHoxton VenturesOlima VenturesPrelude Ventures
Oway uses AI to automatically price, match, and sell unused truck capacity in real time, providing freight shipping to businesses at lower cost and faster speeds than traditional logistics.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Phillip Nadjafov(CEO)inHenry Raschke(Head of Engineering)inTravis Jargo(Recruitment Manager)Ty Pilon(Head of Driver Recruitment)Pouya Mohammadi(Head of Engineering)Adam Tschannen(Head of Sales)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsPioneerPredictive VCRitual CapitalSoma CapitalTinySeedTranspose Platform Management+6 more
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalLaunch TennesseeMetaPropMetaProp VenturesVSC VenturesDynamo Ventures+1 more
Parkade provides software for managing and booking parking within buildings, offering interactive dynamic maps that let users visualize facilities and reserve specific spots.
Mobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ben Plowman(Founder)inEvan Goldin(Founder)inMichael Stevens(Chief Revenue Officer)inCurtis Rogers(Founder)
BoardTravis Putnam(Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsBoxGroupHeartland VenturesHeartland Ventures S7JetstreamMassMutual VenturesNavitas Capital+1 more
Piñata Farms is a mobile meme-making app for iPhone and Android that lets users turn trending videos or images into memes by adding faces, text, and stickers.
ConsumerCreator EconomySocial
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsIndex VenturesSinai Capital PartnersBanana CapitalFounders Fund
Presso builds AI-powered robotic machines for on-demand, low-carbon express garment care, offering a wet-cleaning alternative to traditional dry-cleaning for professional laundry and garment care operators.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareRoboticsAtlanta, US
Nishant Jain(Co-Founder & CEO)inThibault Corens(Co-Founder & CTO)inJon Gershman(Chief Commercial Officer)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsSOSVUncork CapitalVSC Ventures1517AME Cloud Ventures
Rangeview develops and manufactures advanced cast components for turbine engine programs, serving defense and aerospace customers such as Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechEnergyHardware
Cameron Schiller(Founder)inAeden Gasser-Brennan(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCalibrate VenturesMantis CapitalMarque VenturesShield CapitalTenOneTen Ventures
Reliable AI develops tools and solutions for responsible and ethical artificial intelligence applications, serving researchers and organizations seeking to understand how language models represent and process information.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSOslo, NO
Markus Kreutzer(CEO, Co-Founder)inHalvor Tyseng(CTO, Co-Founder)inJonas Timmann Mjaaland(CPO, Co-Founder)inTor Ole Bigton Odden(Co-Founder)Anders Malthe-Sørenssen(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsSondo CapitalCalm VenturesCoatue ManagementEclipseGaingelsIsland Green Capital+7 more
Mountain View, US
Juerg Frefel(Founder)Robert Rose(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCoatue ManagementCrosscourt VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersMana VenturesPresidio VenturesTeamworthy Ventures+3 more
Remedy Robotics develops a robotic telesurgery approach for treating stroke and other cardiovascular conditions remotely, aiming to raise the standard of care across the cardiovascular continuum.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsSan Francisco, US
David Bell(Founder)Jake Sganga(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)7percent VenturesBlackbird VenturesDivergent CapitalKdT Ventures
Rheo is developing an all-in-one device for continuous vitals-based patient monitoring, using algorithms and AI to predict patient outcomes and automate inpatient vital sign collection.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsHerbert VenturesSICTICAccompliceLightspeed Venture PartnersPeak XV PartnersSequoia Capital+2 more
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.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainCheyenne, US
John Hantzis(CEO & Founder)Michael Isner(Co-founder & CEO)inMarc Stevens(Co-founder & CTO)inJune Isner(Chief Data Scientist)in
BoardJeremy Kirsch(Director)inJeff Brown(Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesDifferential VenturesGaingelsMana VenturesVerissimo VenturesGalaxy Interactive
SafelyYou provides AI-based fall detection and prevention technology for senior living and memory care communities, using video and clinical review to reduce falls, ER visits, and care costs.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
George Netscher(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAnorak VenturesATEL VenturesFoundation CapitalQualcomm VenturesSamsung NextSwift Ventures+7 more
Sidework makes automated beverage dispensers for food service establishments that can mix a wide variety of drinks with customizable ingredients and add-ons.
FoodTechHardwareRetail TechRoboticsSaaS
Brian Kaplan(Founder)in
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsDYDX CapitalHumba VenturesSOSVWinklevoss CapitalCherubic VenturesFinistere Ventures+1 more
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Slip Robotics builds autonomous loading robots (SlipBot and SlipLift) that load and unload trucks in about five minutes without IT integration, WiFi, or dock infrastructure changes.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAtlanta, US
John Jakomin(Executive Officer)inThiago Olson(Director)inDennis Siedlak(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBlake Patton(Director)inChristopher Smith(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Hyde Park Venture PartnersOptic CapitalOverlineService Provider CapitalTech Square Ventures+1 more
Solideon is a manufacturing platform specializing in bespoke aerospace vehicle production, including custom-designed aircraft and components.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareRoboticsSpace TechDenver, US
Oluseun Taiwo(Founder & CEO)inJoel Ilfill(CTO)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORCentre Street PartnersDellin InvestmentsGaingelsMD One VenturesTechstars+6 more
Spiketrap is a provider of conversation intelligence, applying AI to analyze online conversations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Virgilio Pigliucci(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Kieran Fitzpatrick(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investors645 VenturesLighter Capital20VCAnorak VenturesOceans VenturesSusa Ventures+2 more
Superhuman provides an AI-native platform for marketing teams that integrates AI agents, email management, and collaborative documentation within existing workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaS
Conrad Irwin(Founder)inRahul Vohra(Founder)inVivek Sodera(Founder)Alex Shevchenko(Founder)inDmytro Lider with one(Founder)Max Lytvyn(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investors1809 Capital500 Global7BC Venture CapitalAlumni VenturesAndreessen HorowitzArcher Capital Group+37 more
Next generation voice-based conversational agents (acquired by Salesforce).
Itamar Arel(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCota CapitalPoint72 VenturesSCB 10XStageOne VenturesAME Cloud VenturesMorado Ventures
Relativity provides software for legal intelligence and e-discovery, helping legal teams within organizations manage legal data and workflows.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Andrew Sieja(Founder)inApoorv Agarwal(Founder)inOmar Haroun(Founder)in
BoardOwen Rambow(Director)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesCorazon CapitalEvolution VC PartnersFirstMark CapitalFloodgateICONIQ+2 more
ThinkOrbital develops scalable, pressurizable space infrastructure platforms for cislunar space applications including satellite servicing, in-space manufacturing, storage, and refueling.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSpace TechBoulder, US
Lee Rosen(Founder)inColonel Lee Rosen USAF, Ret.(Co-Founder, CEO, President)Vojtech Holub, Ph.D.(Co-Founder, CIO)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investors7percent VenturesAurelia FoundryTFX Capital
Tingono offers Tara, an AI assistant for customer success teams that automates health scoring, predicts churn and downgrade risk, identifies upsell and cross-sell opportunities, and generates success plans and reports.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsXfund
Tingono offers Tara, an AI agent for customer success teams that automates health scoring, predicts churn and downgrade risk, and identifies upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsFlying Fish VenturesFoundation CapitalXfund
Treeswift develops physical AI using robotics and machine learning to assist field crews with grid inspection, vegetation management, and asset documentation.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyRoboticsPhiladelphia, US
Elizabeth Hunter(Founder)inSteven Chen(Founder)inMichael Shomin(Founder)inMike Shomin(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsContour Venture PartnersConvective CapitalCrosslink CapitalDorm RoomHumba VenturesInspired Capital+10 more
Twentyfour Industries is a European manufacturer of modular quadcopter drones, offering a 10-inch platform (Q-X) with a multi-mission payload rail system for training and everyday operations.
Defense TechHardwareRobotics
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
VergeSense provides occupancy intelligence software that helps workplace, real estate, and facilities teams track and optimize space usage across portfolios.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSan Francisco, US
Dan Ryan(CEO)inKelby Green(CTO)inElo Ofodile(Head of New Business)Carter Wheatley(Lead Software Engineer)Kanav Dhir(Product Manager)Lan Gu(Head of Talent)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAllegion VenturesCerity Partners VenturesGray Line PartnersJLL Spark Global VenturesMetaPropMetaProp Ventures+7 more
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.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsSouth San Francisco, US
DAVID HANSEN(Co-Founder & CEO)inJordan Sanders(Founder)inDavid Hansen(Founder)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAntiMantis CapitalMenlo VenturesUP PartnersFounders Fund+2 more
xNilio provides software that converts incoming customer RFQs and RFPs into compliant, priced proposals, aiming to shorten quoting turnaround and catch specification issues before bids go out.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales TechNew York, US
Kiegan Lenihan(CEO, President, Treasurer, Secretary)
PartnerRyan Gembala· solo GP
Co-investorsboldstart venturesKittyHawk Ventures
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Framework Computer IncGray Matter Robotics
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesK2 Space · finsmes.com · Jul 30, 2026
Antares · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 27, 2026
Westmag · finsmes.com · Jun 3, 2026
Gray Matter · factory.graymatter-robotics.com · Apr 4, 2026
Foxglove · finsmes.com · Nov 12, 2025
Oway · finsmes.com · Aug 25, 2025
Hyphen · prnewswire.com · Aug 13, 2025
Piñata Farms · prnewswire.com · Aug 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Pathbreaker Ventures made?
- Pathbreaker Ventures has 72 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 5 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Pathbreaker Ventures invest at?
- Pathbreaker Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Pathbreaker Ventures's typical check size?
- Pathbreaker Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $1M.
- What sectors does Pathbreaker Ventures focus on?
- Pathbreaker Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Hardware, Robotics.
- Where is Pathbreaker Ventures located?
- Pathbreaker Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Pathbreaker Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Pathbreaker Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Pathbreaker Ventures co-invest with?
- Pathbreaker Ventures most often shares deals with Gaingels, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, among 249 tracked co-investors.
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Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.
Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.
Firms observed investing alongside Pathbreaker Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Pathbreaker Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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