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Pax Ventures, also known as Pax VC, is a venture capital firm founded by Michelle Volz and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in investing in technologies that are transforming foundational industries, with a portfolio of 13 companies. Pax VC supports companies at various stages, from pre-seed to growth equity.
Pax VC invests in sectors such as defense, aerospace, energy, and industrial supply chains. They emphasize technical superiority in the physical world, a concept they term 'Pax Technica.' The firm particularly seeks opportunities that integrate software and hardware across various stages of development.
Notable portfolio companies include Senra Systems, a software-powered wire harness manufacturer; Cape America, a privacy-first mobile carrier; and Mariana Minerals, a vertically integrated minerals company. Other investments include Chariot Defense, Arbor, and Radiant, which focus on energy systems and nuclear technology.
To pitch Pax Ventures, email hello@pax.vc with your deck.
Pax Ventures often leads investment rounds, particularly in sectors where they have deep expertise, such as defense and energy.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth and alignment with their technical superiority thesis.
Specific details about the size of Pax Ventures' current fund are not publicly disclosed.
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