Investment
Approach
Pella Ventures backs visionary founders building science-driven and technology-enabled companies with the potential to create lasting value. We focus on ventures at the intersection of research and commercialization, supporting startups that leverage technological advancements to drive market transformation. Our investment approach is designed to be dynamic and founder-friendly, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, industry access, and operational support to accelerate growth. With a strong foundation in deep tech and research-driven innovation, we engage early, working alongside founders to transform pioneering ideas into scalable businesses.
We evaluate opportunities based on four key pillars: strong teams, innovation, impact, and scalability. Our portfolio spans diverse sectors where groundbreaking ideas, scientific excellence, and business acumen converge to create high-growth ventures. With an active, hands-on approach, we work closely with founders to navigate challenges, refine strategies, and unlock new market opportunities, ensuring they are positioned for long-term success. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and market execution, Pella Ventures empowers companies to move from breakthrough to impact.
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Sustainability
We invest in ventures redefining sustainability as a growth driver. From new energy systems and circular materials, to advanced climate technologies agritech, and construction, we back solutions that combine impact with scalability.
Life and Bio Science
Innovation in life sciences is reshaping healthcare, biotech, and bioengineering. We focus on startups translating cutting-edge research into market-ready solutions, from medical devices, point of care systems, personalised medicine.
Security
As digital and physical threats evolve, security remains a critical investment focus. We support companies building next-generation cybersecurity, privacy-first architectures, and AI-driven threat intelligence.
Mobility
Transportation is undergoing a major shift, driven by electrification, autonomy, and smart infrastructure. We invest in startups pushing the boundaries of vehicle technology, logistics, and urban mobility.
Deep Tech
High-barrier, research-driven technologies define this space. We back companies at the forefront of AI, quantum computing, photonics, next-gen semiconductors, robotics, and advanced materials—where scientific breakthroughs meet commercial potential.
Aerospace
Aerospace, space and defence technologies are transforming industries on and beyond Earth. We focus on ventures innovating in satellites, propulsion systems, and high-precision manufacturing, shaping the future of exploration and connectivity.