Investing inDeepTechNuclearFinTechHardwareDeepTech
for Radical Transformation
Pennington Capital is a pre-Seed venture firm and studio backing founders building transformative companies in DeepTech, hardware, and disruptive software platforms.
About Pennington Capital
We're a pre-seed venture capital firm and venture studio focused on building and backing companies that drive radical transformation through deep technology.
Our Mission
Founded with a vision to accelerate breakthrough innovations, Pennington Capital identifies and partners with exceptional founders working on transformative technologies at the pre-seed stage.
Our portfolio includes Wave Dynamics Inc., a leading identity-based ticketing company, and stealth startups within Nuclear Fusion and FinTech that are pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
We combine deep technical expertise with operational experience to help companies navigate the complex journey from scientific innovation to market impact.
Our Focus Areas
Nuclear Fusion & Clean Energy
Supporting breakthrough technologies in fusion energy, advanced materials, and clean power generation.
DeepTech Hardware
Investing in hardware innovations that solve fundamental challenges in computing, sensing, and physical infrastructure.
FinTech Infrastructure
Building next-generation financial infrastructure and platforms that reimagine how value moves and is managed.
Disruptive Software Platforms
Backing software that creates new markets or reimagines industries through novel business models and technology approaches.
By The Numbers
Enterprise Value Created
Studio Companies Launched
Profitable Ventures
Core Technology Fields
Investment Approach
We invest in founders building companies with the potential to transform industries through deep technical innovation.
Investment Areas
DeepTech
Technologies that push the boundaries of scientific innovation to solve fundamental challenges.
Areas of Interest:
Our Investment Process
We've streamlined our process to be thorough yet efficient, with most decisions made within 2-3 weeks.
Initial Exploration
We start with focused conversations to understand your vision, technology, and transformation potential. This typically involves 1-2 meetings with our investment team and relevant technical experts.
Technical Deep Dive
Our team conducts a thorough technical assessment including documentation review, prototype demonstrations, and technical team discussions. For DeepTech and hardware companies, we bring in domain-specific experts.
Market & Strategy Analysis
We evaluate market opportunity, competitive landscape, and go-to-market strategy, assessing industry transformation potential and identifying key milestones for the next 18-24 months.
Investment Decision
Our investment committee makes final decisions based on comprehensive assessment. For aligned companies, we structure deals quickly— typically 2-3 weeks from initial meeting to term sheet (usually a standard YC SAFE).
Active Partnership
Beyond capital, we provide hands-on support with technical development, team building, strategic partnerships, and follow-on fundraising, with venture studio resources available to accelerate progress.
Investment Size
$10K - $100K
Pre-Seed Investment
Ownership Target
5-10%
Target Ownership
Follow-on
Strategic Capital
Bridge or Future Equity
Our Portfolio
We partner with exceptional founders building transformative companies across DeepTech, hardware, and disruptive software platforms. Explore what we've built or backed.
Featured Companies
Identity ticketing platform allowing patrons to use their legal ID as their ticket for events with powerful data analytics for nightlife venues.
Highlights:
- Exclusive ticketing partner for Patronscan hardware
- Advanced data analytics for nightlife venues
- Streamlined ID-based ticketing system
- Comprehensive marketing tools for venue operators
Circular supply chain platform enabling industrial-scale donation through an automated end-to-end process.
Highlights:
- End-to-end donation automation platform
- Industrial-scale donation capabilities
- Streamlined supply chain management
- Sustainable inventory solution
Transformative electrostatic fusion platform designed to maximize neutron flux for on-site radioisotope production.
Revolutionary solid-state neutron detection technology using micro sensors with advanced nanoparticles.
Revolutionary payments platform designed specifically for home services businesses.
Building Something Transformative?
We're always looking for exceptional founders working on breakthrough technologies with the potential to create new industries or transform existing ones.
Get in Touch
Have a transformative technology or interested in learning more about Pennington Capital? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Our Headquarters
New York City, NY
Nashville, TN
info@pennington.capital
For investment inquiries: investments@pennington.capital
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're working on transformative technology and looking for pre-seed funding, we'd love to hear from you. Please include the following in your pitch:
- Problem you're solving and your unique approach
- Technical innovation and IP strategy
- Team background and expertise
- Market size and go-to-market strategy
- Current stage and funding needs