Phoenix Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in San Mateo, California, with additional investment activity from a fund in Abu Dhabi. The firm focuses on early-stage, science-driven companies that develop advanced materials, novel devices, innovative manufacturing processes and state-of-the-art tools. PVP works with entrepreneurs from proof-of-concept through market launch, aiming to reshape industries and support a more sustainable future.
PVP targets seed, venture and growth rounds, typically investing between $1.9 million and $25 million. Alongside funding, the team offers strategic guidance in business development, intellectual property strategy, financing, recruitment and exit planning. Portfolio companies gain access to a global network of strategic partners and benefit from the experience of founders, operators and scientists on the PVP team. Key sectors include computing, electronics, transportation, energy, industrial applications and life sciences.
A focus on clean technology and energy storage is reflected in investments such as Sionic Energy and Imprint Energy. Sionic Energy’s silicon-based lithium-ion battery cells can boost energy density by up to 50 percent for electric vehicles, consumer electronics and aviation. Imprint Energy’s zinc-based batteries are thin, flexible and rechargeable, ideal for wearable devices and IoT devices. These investments demonstrate PVP’s support for materials science innovations that reduce environmental impact.
