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Research-and-engineering venture lab that hires atypical, deeply technical talent and invents open-source crypto mechanisms (concentrated liquidity, NFT lending) founders can build on.
Parallella is an open source, energy efficient, credit-card sized computer platform based on the Epiphany multicore chip. It is designed to provide a highly parallel computing platform for low-cost, energy-efficient applications, and is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, from web servers to scientific computing and high-performance embedded computing. The platform includes a range of hardware and software components, such as the Epiphany multicore chip, the Parallella Board, a Linux-based OS, and a range of open source software.
Early-stage, often first investor and pre-seed backer writing six-figure checks, a hyper-prolific super-angel studio (~900–1,000 global deals) that incubates ventures via a Paris engineering team and prioritizes founder relationships.
Pario Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom that seeks to invest in early-stage startups. The firm adds value beyond just investment, such as helping to identify and implement an exit strategy for the founder or shareholders. Its areas of investment include automotive, software, electric vehicle, finance, and financial services. It has global headquarters in London and branch offices in New York and Tokyo. It has a 45 million fund to help startups that may struggle to raise funds in a recession.
Paris Business Angels is an investment firm that supports companies with high potential. They specialize in seed and early stage investments and have a portfolio of 107 companies. They provide funding and resources to entrepreneurs, helping them to bring their projects to life and reach their goals. They also provide mentorship and guidance to entrepreneurs, ensuring that they have the tools and knowledge needed to succeed. Paris Business Angels is committed to validating and helping innovative projects, offering entrepreneurs the best chances for success.
Invests at seed, venture and growth stages with integrated multi-continent platform (offices in Paris, Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi, San Francisco), offering deep Africa expertise and widely cited deal-flow reporting.
Micro‑fund focused on the very earliest stages in robotics and AI, targeting technically deep founders tackling hard problems, led by a former Facebook deal lead and prioritizing founder control.
Pathfinder Investor is a venture capital firm based in Warsaw, Poland. Founded in 2017, the firm seeks to invest in companies that are creating innovative products and services in the tech sector, including SaaS, Marketplace, AI, and Esports. The team of experienced investors has a successful track record of investments, and they have a large investment footprint across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Pathfinder Investor is focused on creating long-term value for its investors, and it has a disciplined approach to risk management.
Seed investor by ex‑Riot Games leaders (League of Legends, VALORANT) focusing on gaming mechanics, communities and virtual goods for consumer/Web3, backing founders who grow 50k–100k+ organic communities.
Paua Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in start-ups and early stage investments. It was founded in 2010 and based in Berlin, Germany. It seeks to invest in areas such as mobile, gaming, media, social, and e-commerce. The firm provides capital and support to entrepreneurs, helping them to build their ideas into successful companies.
PAX Momentum is an accelerator incubator firm based in Darnestown, Maryland that was founded in 2020. Its mission is to foster the growth of innovative startups, provide them with access to capital and resources, and enable them to scale quickly and sustainably. The company provides seed investments of up to $100,000 to promising startups across a range of industries, and its services include mentoring, workshops, industry connections, and more. PAX Momentum also offers its own online platform to help entrepreneurs better understand the startup process and track their progress.
A financially driven CVC demanding 8–10x+ returns with top‑quartile performance that uses AI/cyber investments as intelligence engines and connects startups to PayPal product teams via dedicated ops managers.
Peaceful Progress is a SEBI Registered (AIF CAT-1) Angel Fund investing in early-stage startups across India. The fund is focused on investments in the technology sector, including but not limited to software, hardware, IT services, and healthcare. The fund aims to provide support to entrepreneurs by providing seed capital and mentorship, helping them build the foundation for their business and achieve success. Peaceful Progress invests in promising startups that have the potential to disrupt and shape the future of the industry.
Peak Capital is an investment firm that specializes in private equity, venture capital, and growth equity investments. The firm has a global presence and has invested in a variety of industries, including technology, consumer products, healthcare, energy, and financial services. Peak Capital strives to provide its portfolio companies with the capital and expertise needed to accelerate growth and long-term value. The firm's team consists of experienced professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise, including finance, operations, strategy, and technology.
Early-stage investor unusually student-centric—about 50% of portfolio companies are student-founded, runs university dorm programs and empowers student fellows with up to $25k check-writing influence.
Seed-stage led by former Facebook and OpenAI engineers focused on foundational infrastructure (developer platforms, AI systems), offering an intentional learning community with coding early-career engineers in hybrid technical-investing roles.
Peninsular Capital is a private equity firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Paris, France. The firm specializes in investments in companies operating in the European market, with a focus on small-cap companies. It seeks to invest in high-growth potential companies and works with owners, tenants and investors to create value and maximize returns. Peninsular Capital has a team of experienced professionals with expertise in finance, investment banking, private equity, venture capital and operations.
Pentathlon Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Pune, India that provides mentorship, capital, and network to early-stage SaaS and emerging technology startups. The firm focuses on investing in businesses that have the potential to become category leaders in their respective domains. Pentathlon Ventures offers a range of services, such as market access, technical assistance, product expertise, and customer acquisition. The firm also provides guidance on fundraising and strategic growth.
Pentech Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests across many different spheres in technology with a portfolio including Nutmeg, Flightman, and more. The fund has invested in over 80 companies since 2001, and has offices located in the U.K. and Canada. The fund is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs develop their startups and build successful businesses.
People Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Taastrup, Denmark. The firm seeks to invest in early-stage technology startups across Europe. They offer investments, mentorship, and support to help entrepreneurs and companies reach their goals. They offer a range of services, including venture capital investments, early-stage funding, people strategy consulting, and corporate governance. People Ventures is committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve success and create innovative products.
PESU Venture Labs is a deep-tech-focused micro fund that operates in the pre-prototype or pre-ideation phase. It focuses on providing funding and other services to help startups build products, test out unit economics, and scale their businesses. The fund provides up to $150,000 in funding and services, and its portfolio includes companies in the transportation, automotive, and university sectors. Additionally, the company provides consultancy services and process modelling, and it also organizes Startup Tours to inspire students and motivate them to create their own ventures.
Seed-only fund connecting Utah founders to Bay Area networks through a formal Stanford GSB MBA fellowship and live student venture lab, led by a founder-turned GP with prior exit.
Petri Bio is a company that develops next-generation therapeutics and health products made from gut microbes. The company is co-founded by iconic bio entrepreneurs and focuses on funding formation-stage bioengineering companies. Petri Bio uses a range of advanced techniques, such as systems biology and fuzzy logic, to create products that are more accurate and natural than traditional methods. Additionally, the company has developed a pGLO Bacterial Transformation Powerpoint to provide an overview of bacterial transformation with the pGLO plasmid.
DeepEcon is a website created to provide resources and insights into the global economy, finance, and technology. It features articles, essays, and interviews with experts in the field, as well as data analysis and visualizations to provide deeper insights into economic trends and events. DeepEcon also offers courses and tutorials on various topics, such as finance, investment, technology, and more. The goal of DeepEcon is to empower people with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions and take control of their financial and economic future.