Advances in underlying materials and processes are revolutionizing almost every industry.
We look for transformative Advanced Materials and Device innovations, including novel engineered materials, new device architectures, and advanced process technologies and tools. We invest in innovations that enable entirely new products, dramatic performance improvements of existing products, enhanced-efficiency, and/or greener manufacturing processes for major industries such as Consumer Electronics, IOT, Healthcare Diagnostics/Sensing, Pharmaceuticals, Energy Storage, Automotive, and Building Materials.
Estimates of the industrial impact of Advanced Materials innovations over the next decade exceed $3 Trillion.
Reinventing Venture Capital
Advanced Materials is a significant yet under-served area of innovation by venture capitalists. It requires specialized knowledge of materials sciences, industrial value chains, and business models. At PVP, we have developed a unique value-add approach based on successfully founding, operating, and investing in advanced material start-ups over the past 30 years.
Our Team
We understand that teams are the most important ingredient in any start-up. Meet our team. We have an unparalleled success rate, with some failures too. We are constantly learning and enjoy working with entrepreneurs.
Strategic Partners
PVP enjoys valuable strategic relationships with a diversified consortium of industry leading corporations. Our Strategic Partners, several of which have also elected to be Strategic Limited Partners in one or more of our Funds, have a combined market capitalization exceeding $380 Billion and represent complimentary industry verticals, value chain positions, and geographic concentrations. These partnerships help define key industry needs and market opportunities. Our portfolio companies enjoy access to this deep set of potential customer and supply chain partner relationships. And, we make business development introductions between our partners and promising start-ups, even if the start-up is not an investment fit for our funds.
Industrial & Scientific Advisory Board
PVP draws from a talented group of Industrial & Scientific Advisors who have expertise in advanced materials R&D and commercialization across multiple industries, including speciality chemicals, high performance materials, photonics, coatings, building materials, pharmaceuticals, electronics, energy, QC tools, and medical devices.
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News
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The SoluPro E.coli manufacturing platform will be applied to two of Sanofi’s biologic candidates under a partnership deal with AbSci. Financial details of the deal have not been divulged, but the French Big Biopharma firm will use AbSci’s SoluPro expression platform...
read moreAbSci Establishes New Collaboration with Sanofi
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read moreBroadSpot Imaging Corporation Expands Series A Investment
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read moreAbSci Appoints Andrew J.S. Jones, D. Phil to Scientific Advisory Board
VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — AbSci announced today the appointment of Andrew J.S. Jones, D. Phil. to AbSci’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Jones currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Boards of Coherus Biosciences and ReForm...
read moreImprint Energy gains new investments to advance ultrathin flexible batteries
Alameda, Calif., Sept. 18, 2018 – Imprint Energy announced the successful completion of a $5 million investment round. Investors included Imprint’s technology partner Semtech (Nasdaq: SMTC), the u.life fund, which is managed by Global Value Investment Portfolio...
read moreCargill Boosts Cocoa Productivity and Quality Using Crop Enhancement’s Sustainable Crop Production Technology
Indonesian cocoa growers in Cargill’s extensive network are eager to expand their use of this effective, farmer-friendly solution that reduces the need for synthetic pesticides. Pictured: Healthy cocoa beans from a pod treated with Crop Enhancement’s CropCoat® product...
read moreEnvisioning the future of crop protection
One of the biggest challenges facing farmers — and many consumers — is how to control destructive insects, diseases, and weeds while avoiding or reducing the negative effects associated with using agrochemicals. There is growing support for new products and methods...
read moreProprietary Incubator Relationships
We enjoy relationships with several advanced materials and cleantech incubators globally. We have proprietary relationships with two incubators founded by our partners:
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