Pathbreaker Ventures
Overview
Pathbreaker Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in specialized founders determined to solve the world's hardest problems through novel hardware and software technologies . The firm focuses on early-stage investments, ranging from pre-seed to post-seed, in technology-enabled companies, as well as the AI, robotics, and computer vision sectors across North America .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| K2 Space | Mar 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Mux | Apr 2017 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Reliable Robotics | Apr 2026 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Superhuman | Jun 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
| VergeSense | Dec 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Ryan Gembala
Managing Partner & Founder
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Pathbreaker Ventures based?
Pathbreaker Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Pathbreaker Ventures founded?
Pathbreaker Ventures was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Pathbreaker Ventures have?
Pathbreaker Ventures has 47 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Pathbreaker Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include K2 Space, Mux, Reliable Robotics, Superhuman, VergeSense.
What was Pathbreaker Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Pathbreaker Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Reliable Robotics in 2026.
What sectors does Pathbreaker Ventures focus on?
Pathbreaker Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Telecommunications & Networking, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech.
What company stages does Pathbreaker Ventures focus on?
Pathbreaker Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Pathbreaker Ventures's AUM?
Pathbreaker Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.