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Pathbreaker Ventures

Pathbreaker Ventures

San Francisco, Californiapathbreakervc.com

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 .

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

50

Investments

Pathbreaker Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Reliable RoboticsApr 2026Series DCo-investor
Bravo OrdnanceAug 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
KoobzJun 2025SeedCo-investor
Exia LabsFeb 2025SeedCo-investor
Slip RoboticsDec 2024Series BCo-investor

Key People

Ryan Gembala

Managing Partner Founder

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Year Founded2015

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