California

Pathbreaker Ventures

Pathbreaker Ventures is a California-based deep tech specialist that leads Pre-Seed and Seed rounds, writing checks from $250k to $3 million, backing companies like Framework and Superhuman.

Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusDeep tech
Latest fund$12.9M (Fund I, reported)
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

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Writes $250K to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

FrameworkSuperhumanMuxReliable RoboticsDiligent RoboticsK2 SpacenTopologyEsperAntares IndustriesApprente

In their words

Pathbreaker Ventures  Pursue The Uncharted Path Pathbreaker invests in specialized founders determined to solve the world’s hardest problems through novel hardware and software technolowww.pathbreakervc.com
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What stage does Pathbreaker Ventures invest in?

Pathbreaker Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Pathbreaker Ventures invest?

Pathbreaker Ventures reports checks of $250K to $3M.

Does Pathbreaker Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Pathbreaker Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Pathbreaker Ventures?

Ryan Gembala (Founder & Managing Partner).

Is Pathbreaker Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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