Prime Movers Lab
Seed–Series A · 28 people tracked
Investment thesis
Prime Movers Lab invests in founders and teams driven by a deep sense of purpose and commitment to integrity. The firm emphasizes self-realization, honest introspection, and alignment between vision and action as foundational to building transformative companies. The investment philosophy centers on identifying and empowering extraordinary individuals whose 'why'—their ultimate purpose of creating value—enables them to drive meaningful progress and solve humanity's most pressing challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 28 people
from the firm's websiteEntrepreneur and investor who founded Prime Movers Lab to partner with breakthrough scientific startups. Previously served as founding CEO of Tachyus and OpenGov, and is active in philanthropy through the Satchitananda Foundation.
Capital formation and investor relations specialist who most recently led fund investor relations at Flagship Pioneering. Brings expertise in connecting institutional capital with innovative companies across alternative investments and direct investment.
Communications and government affairs professional who supports portfolio founders with public relations, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. Previously led startup communications at Method Communications and Edelman, and worked as a lobbyist and Capitol Hill communications advisor.
Design leader with over a decade of experience at deep tech companies including Tachyus and OpenGov. Specializes in translating complex technical capability into user-centered products and works with portfolio companies on product strategy and brand systems.
Scientific entrepreneur and operator with 15 years of experience in biotech, nanotech, robotics, and software companies. Specializes in therapeutics and regenerative medicines development across multiple disease areas.
Financial operations and accounting professional who manages firm accounting, reporting, and financial planning. Previously held controller and accounting roles at P Soros Investments and Long Light Capital, and started career in tax accounting.
Renowned life and business strategist, entrepreneur, and author who leads a holding company of 40 privately held businesses. Provides coaching and strategic guidance to founders and executives.
Investment and risk management professional with 30 years of Wall Street experience, most recently as President and CEO of Deutsche Bank Securities. Brings expertise in later-stage financing and operational management of major financial institutions.
Energy and water technology entrepreneur who founded Wacomet and multiple cleantech companies. Brings expertise across geothermal, water treatment, energy storage, and carbon solutions.
Neuroscience expert and former Chief Scientific Officer at Optios. Brings government and defense R&D leadership experience from role as VP and CTO at Cubic Global Defense and program management at DARPA overseeing neuroscience research initiatives.
CEO and founder of Halo Industries, which develops laser-based systems for advanced materials and device fabrication. Holds multiple degrees in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, and aeronautics/astronautics from Stanford University.
Founder and chairman of Idealab, the longest-running technology incubator launched in 1996. Pioneer in climate-change innovation who created over 175 companies including Energy Vault, CarbonCapture, and Heliogen, with multiple World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Awards.
CEO and founder of Boom Supersonic, developing high-speed commercial aircraft. Previously held leadership roles at Amazon and Groupon, and co-founded mobile technology startup Kima Labs.
Space technology entrepreneur who founded and leads E-Space as CEO and Chief Architect. Previously founded O3b Networks and OneWeb, pioneering satellite technology solutions for global connectivity and low Earth orbit innovation.
Space and energy entrepreneur who founded Axiom Space, Quantum Space, Intuitive Machines, and X-energy. Visionary focused on advancing human civilization through breakthroughs in space and energy sectors, and active philanthropist.
PhD student in bioengineering at Georgia Tech studying synthetic biology and programmable cells. Co-founded University Bioconnect, a biotech entrepreneurship community initiative, and worked as Director of Strategy for Nucleate's Atlanta branch.
Operations professional with over a decade of office management experience who supports firm partners across administrative processes, HR, and event coordination. Previously served as executive assistant to professional athlete Travis Rice.
Environmental engineering PhD candidate studying membrane separations for water treatment and renewable energy applications. Senior TEX-E fellow collaborating on sustainable energy entrepreneurship and prior R&D experience in desalination startup.
Artificial intelligence expert specializing in autonomous systems and decision support for meaningful real-world problems. Stanford PhD who previously implemented AI systems at KoBold Metals for critical mineral exploration and published research on reinforcement learning and large-scale decision problems.
Executive assistant providing high-level support to firm leadership and portfolio. Brings over ten years of experience supporting C-suite executives, including roles with Tony Robbins, venture capital funds, and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel.
Energy systems researcher and expert in high voltage direct current and electricity transmission technology innovation. Currently research manager at Niskanen Center with prior experience in energy funding and wireless communication technology development.
Interdisciplinary PhD candidate at UC Berkeley working at the intersection of applied mathematics, computer science, and computational physics. Research focuses on 3D computer vision, geometry, and physics-based simulation.
Chemistry PhD with expertise in engineering microbes for production of bio-based fuels and chemicals. Brings industrial experience from roles at Zymergen in microbial engineering and sustainable product innovation across agriculture and advanced materials.
Chemical engineering PhD researcher investigating alternative catalysts and energy storage technologies to facilitate carbon recycling and reduce fossil fuel dependence.
Mechanical engineering graduate student at MIT focused on developing efficient and accessible renewable energy technologies. Conducts research and participates in energy-related projects including wave energy research.
Biologist focused on cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging with goal of accelerating therapy development for age-related diseases. Stanford PhD who co-led Tabula Muris Senis aging research and co-founded Rejuvenome at the Astera Institute.
Engineering leader who began his career at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory developing remote-sensing systems. Brings expertise in hardware design, systems engineering, and scaling engineering organizations from concept to deployment.
PhD candidate in biomedical informatics pursuing research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology. Serves as VP of Venture Capital and Business Development for Northwestern Biotech Group with experience evaluating scientific and clinical data.
What they invest in
from 19 of 58 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×9AI & Machine Learning ×7Hardware ×7Defense Tech ×6Space Tech ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×3Biotech ×3Enterprise Software ×3
HQs:United States×10
Investments · 58 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArcher Aviation is an aircraft manufacturer developing commercial aviation technology, including certification and defense applications.
Hardware
Atom Computing develops gate-based quantum computers using optically-trapped neutral atoms. The company targets applications requiring large numbers of error-corrected qubits and aims to deliver scalable quantum computing systems.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum Computing
Axiom Space develops commercial space stations and provides access to low-Earth orbit microgravity environments for research, manufacturing, and innovation by governments, researchers, and organizations.
Defense TechEdTechHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Kam Ghaffarian(Executive Chairman)Michael Suffredini(Founder, former CEO and President)
Boom Supersonic develops supersonic aircraft and engines, including the Overture commercial airliner and the Symphony turbofan engine, targeting commercial aviation and advanced infrastructure applications.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSpace TechCentennial, US
Blake Scholl(Founder/CEO)in
Commonwealth Fusion Systems develops commercial fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnet technology to provide grid-scale energy.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyUnknown, US
Brandon Sorbom(Founder)Unknown
Epirus develops high-power microwave systems and electronic warfare technology for defense applications, including counter-unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. military. The company serves government defense agencies and offers contracting vehicles and prototype solutions for advanced defense capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Figure develops general-purpose humanoid robots designed for deployment in workforce and home environments. The company builds commercial-grade robotic systems with advancing dexterity and autonomy capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
FORT provides a distributed control platform that enables autonomous systems and robots to operate safely and securely alongside people across industries including warehousing, construction, defense, agriculture, and transportation. The platform combines hardware, software, and ecosystem integrations to reduce risk and maintain control while maximizing machine productivity.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTRobotics
Samuel Reeves
Gilgamesh Pharmaceutical develops novel chemical entities for psychiatric disorders using medicinal chemistry and AI-powered translational platforms to design rapid-acting therapies targeting neurobiological mechanisms rather than symptom management. The company's pipeline spans depression, anxiety, addiction, and schizophrenia, with programs validated by AbbVie's acquisition of its first asset and partnerships with Columbia University and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechNew York City, US
JONATHAN SPORN(Founder)inAndrew Kruegel(Founder)inDalibor Sames(Founder)inJonathan Sporn(Founder & CEO)
Gordian uses a proprietary in vivo drug discovery platform to identify therapeutic targets and treatments for complex age-related diseases. The company develops novel therapies with higher probability of clinical success.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechLongevity
Hessian deploys AI agents and engineers to automate operations and knowledge work across businesses, handling tasks like proposal drafting, invoice reconciliation, and data management. The company provides end-to-end automation systems built on its own platform for enterprise clients.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Bao Nguyen(Co-Founder & CEO)inJames Smith(Co-Founder)inTom Watson(Founder)in<UNKNOWN>
Iridia embeds molecular markers into physical products to verify authenticity, enable traceability, and carry embedded data without altering appearance or function. The technology serves manufacturers and brands across various materials seeking to combat counterfeiting and create digital product experiences.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareNew Materials
Cell Therapies for Life-Threatening Diseases
A space transportation and infrastructure services company providing launch capabilities and orbital logistics for satellites and cargo.
Advanced ManufacturingSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Mikhail Kokorich(Founder)in
Solving Fundamentals in Aerospace Manufacturing
Path provides young adults with personal finance management tools including educational funding assistance, credit-building features, high-yield savings accounts, and income guidance, all available through a subscription service.
Crypto & Web3FintechNew York City, US
Femi Adebogun(Founder)inEvan Farrell(Founder)inCaleb Cross(Founder)in
Pyka develops all-electric cargo aircraft for military logistics applications. The company delivers autonomous aircraft to the U.S. Air Force through AFWERX to support contested logistics operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechDefense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Michael Norcia(Founder/CEO)inNathan White(Founder/CEO)inKyle Moore(Founder)inChuma Ogunwole(Founder/COO)in
Routine Access to Cislunar Space
Quantum Space designs and builds the Ranger spacecraft platform, a highly maneuverable spacecraft for space defense, orbital mobility, and cislunar operations. The platform is engineered for the U.S. Space Force, Department of Defense, and commercial space operators to deliver space domain awareness and resilience across multiple orbital regimes.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech<UNKNOWN>
Spartan Radar develops software-defined radar solutions for collision avoidance and transportation safety, serving commercial vehicle OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and fleet operators in sectors including mining, construction, material handling, and logistics.
Defense TechHardwareIoT
Evidence-Based AI mental health therapy
Venus develops rotating detonation rocket engines (RDRE) and air-breathing ramjet systems for space, defense, and high-speed flight applications. The company's core technology aims to improve rocket engine efficiency and reduce costs compared to conventional propulsion systems.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechTexas, US
Zafrens develops a unified drug discovery platform that integrates isolation, imaging, and sequencing workflows to accelerate the identification of therapeutic compounds across modalities. The platform leverages AI and high-resolution data to compress timelines in drug development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Swamy VijayanYi ZhangVikas GoelJustin Briggs
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Prime Movers Lab invest at?
- Prime Movers Lab invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
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