Propagator Ventures
Venture capitalOslo · Pre-Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Propagator Ventures backs early-stage deep tech companies rooted in groundbreaking scientific or engineering innovation with the potential to penetrate large markets or create new ones. The firm draws on an international network of leading scientific experts to source and support startups at the forefront of their domains, positioning itself as a first point of contact for these founders. Its strategy is guided by major technological and social trends shaping the future economy, and it concentrates on four investment areas driving the growth of emerging advanced technologies. The firm aims to fund technologies with transformative potential to reshape industries and address pressing global challenges.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 12 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Deep Tech ×3Robotics ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1Developer Tools ×1New Materials ×1Quantum Computing ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 12 tracked
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Axiomatic AI makes Lemma, an AI co-explorer for scientific and engineering work that helps users validate, derive, and analyze equations and reasoning across mathematics, physics, and engineering with reproducible Python-based modeling.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsTwo Small Fish VenturesKleiner PerkinsG Vision CapitalThe Engine Ventures
Kebotix uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and laboratory automation to discover and develop new materials and molecules.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsCambridge, US
Dennis Sheberla(Executive Officer)Semion Saykin(Executive Officer)Alan Aspuru-Guzik(Executive Officer)inAshish Kulkarni(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTong Hui(Director)Andrew Krowne(Director)in
Co-investorsArcTern VenturesBantam GroupFlybridge Capital PartnersOne Way VenturesSafar PartnersWorldQuant Ventures+3 more
Saga Robotics makes Thorvald, an autonomous farm robot that treats crops with UV-C light as a non-chemical alternative to pesticides while simultaneously scanning rows to count flowers and fruit and collect crop data.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Sanctuary AI develops "Physical AI" software and autonomous task policies that run on commercially available robotic systems, including support for multiple hardware configurations, mobility options, end effectors, and a path to humanoids.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Olivia Norton(Founder)inJames G. Wellsin
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Evok InnovationsFoothill VenturesInBC Investment Corp.Intrepid Growth PartnersPanache Ventures+6 more
Golden, US
Joshua Robbins(Director)Christian Robbins(Director)Ken Whelan(Executive Officer, Director)
Zapata Quantum is a publicly traded company (OTCQB: ZPTA) that develops quantum algorithms and applies agentic AI to automate quantum resource estimation workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechQuantum ComputingCambridge, US
Christopher Savoie(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardReed Sturtevant(Director)inAlán Aspuru-Guzik(Director)Russ Wilcox(Director)
Co-investorsBosch VenturesComcast VenturesCXO FundRaptor GroupRobert Bosch Venture CapitalWorldQuant Ventures+2 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSanctuary · deserttrumpet.org · Aug 4, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Propagator Ventures made?
- Propagator Ventures has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Propagator Ventures invest at?
- Propagator Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Propagator Ventures focus on?
- Propagator Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Hardware, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Propagator Ventures located?
- Propagator Ventures is headquartered in Oslo, NO.
- Who does Propagator Ventures co-invest with?
- Propagator Ventures most often shares deals with WorldQuant Ventures, Comcast Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective), among 21 tracked co-investors.
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