We Specialize
Pajarito Powder manufactures a range of electrocatalyst products for fuel cells and electrolyzers using its own trade secrets, intellectual property and IP licensed from Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company produces high-purity iridium oxide (OER) catalysts for PEM water electrolysis, advanced mesoporous carbon supports -our proprietary Engineered Catalyst Supports- as foundational building blocks for high-performing fuel cell cathode (ORR) catalysts, along with other novel platinum, platinum alloy and non-PGM supported catalysts for PEMWE cathode (HER) and fuel cell anode (HOR).
VariPore™
The general template approach of VariPore™ is a template mechanism using specific precursors to create carbon support materials that enhance the superior activity, stability and durability of the catalyst. VariPore™ provides the scalable platform for highly tailorable morphologies of these carbon materials and opens to the door to other applications where mesoporous carbons can be applied.
morphology (pore size distribution, particle size distribution, surface area)
physical properties (electrical and thermal conductivity, density)
chemical composition (surface and bulk chemistry)
Funding & Strategic Investors
2021
Hyundai Motor Company joins Series B
Strategic investment supporting commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
2022
Bekaert investment
Partnership focused on scaling advanced electrolyzer catalyst production.
2024
Technip Energies Leads B-3 Funding Round
Investment supporting manufacturing scale-up and commercialization.
2025
Hyundai and Kia complete B-3 round
Additional strategic funding to accelerate hydrogen transportation applications.
Interested in learning more about our technology, partnerships, or growth opportunities? We welcome the opportunity to connect.
Our investors
Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group has been investing in promising global start-ups in a daring drive to lead the new industries and technologies of the future. Hyundai Motor Group has been engaged in strategic investment efforts including seed investments for new businesses and investments for fundamental technologies to support existing businesses while trying to identify new business opportunities and promising future technologies at the same time. Also, we are conducting joint R&D programs with start-ups to create the values for the future. Click here to learn more about Hyundai Motor Group.
Kia Corporation
Kia Corporation supports hydrogen fuel cell technology through joint research with Hyundai Motor Group and external partners. Kia targets commercial and military fuel-cell vehicles by 2027, and co-develops advanced polymer electrolyte membranes through a partner.
Technip Energies Advanced Materials & Catalysts
Technip Energies' Advanced Materials & Catalysts business is built on a foundation of R&D, innovation and technical excellence. Our core expertise lies in engineering and optimizing the properties of silica through our Alpha by T.EN™ product range and zeolite materials through our Opal™ product suite to meet diverse industrial needs. Learn more →
Bekaert
Bekaert is a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies. A truly global company with headquarters in Belgium, founded in 1880. More than 27,000 employees dedicated to delivering superior value to customers in over 120 countries.
Verge Fund
Verge Fund was a NM-headquartered venture capital fund that invested in seed-stage, high-growth ventures.
Omphalos Venture Partners, LLC
Omphalos Venture Partners
Minneapolis, Minnesota based venture fund that was founded and is managed by successful entrepreneurs that seek investment opportunities in early-stage companies developing disruptive technologies. Omphalos Venture Partners currently holds investments in Education, Medical Device, Health Services, Bio Sensor Technology, Nano Particle Technology, Environmental, Manufacturing, B2B and B2C. Click here to learn more about Omphalos Venture Partners.