Stanford Research Park · Palo Alto, CA

Ventures defining
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We invest in early-stage companies with disruptive ideas and high-growth potential — from first check to breakthrough.

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About

A quantum accelerator
at the edge of tomorrow

Palo Alto Ventures is a venture accelerator located in the Stanford Research Park area. Our mission is to create value through investing in early-stage and start-up companies with strong high-growth potential and innovative, disruptive business models.

$1M+
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We invest from the earliest stage
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Centered in Palo Alto
Innovation First
We seek companies with disruptive technology or business models that challenge the status quo and open new markets.
Early Stage Focus
We partner with founders at the earliest stages — pre-seed to Series A — where our conviction and capital matter most.
Alliance & Partnership
We bring more than capital. Our network, operational experience, and Stanford ecosystem open doors that accelerate growth.
Founder-Centric
We love learning about new companies and work closely with founders who are passionate about creating lasting impact.
Portfolio

Companies we back

Actively Deploying Capital
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Quantum Tech
Pioneering next-generation computing infrastructure for enterprise applications.
Deep Tech
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Bio Innovation
Applying AI to accelerate drug discovery and personalized medicine.
Biotech
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Clean Energy
Decarbonizing industry through novel materials and energy storage solutions.
CleanTech
Seeking bold founders with a vision for impact.
$100K – $1M Funding Range
Team

The people behind
the portfolio

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John Bae
General Partner
John leads investment strategy and sourcing at Palo Alto Ventures, with deep expertise in identifying early-stage companies across deep tech and consumer markets.
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Sarah Lee
Partner
Sarah drives portfolio operations and founder relationships, leveraging her background in building high-growth startups from the ground up.
Contact

Tell us about your company

We love learning about new ideas. Reach out — whether you're raising your first round or looking for a strategic partner.

info@paloaltodc.com