Pajarito Powder is a world leader in the development and commercialization of advanced electrocatalysts for fuel cells and electrolyzers.
Pajarito Powder is a venture-backed startup funded by Hyundai Motor Company, NV Bekaert SA, Technip Energies Advanced Materials & Catalysts, Verge Fund, Omphalos Venture Partners and other private investors.

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We Specialize

Pajarito Powder manufactures a range of advanced catalysts for PEM fuel cells and electrolyzers including supported, precious metal-containing catalyst catalysts for fuel cells, Engineered Catalyst Supports (ECS™) and iridium oxide OER catalysts for PEM water electrolysis. The Pajarito Powder R&D team has extensive experience in developing catalysts for scale manufacture.

Pajarito Powder laboratory and manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico

VariPore™

The general template approach of VariPore™ allows for highly tailorable pore dimensions and volumes, to achieve system design parameters. Mesoporous carbons supports provide better access to the PGM particle, better protection from the ionomer, water management and a other electrochemical benefit over conventional carbons.

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Morphology (pore size distribution, particle size distribution, surface area)

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Physical properties (electrical and thermal conductivity, density)

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Chemical composition (surface and bulk chemistry)

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Pajarito Powder laboratory and manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Our investors

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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.

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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.

Technip Energies

Technip Energies Advanced Materials & Catalysts

Technip Energies’ Advanced Materials & Catalysts business is built on a foundation of R&D, innovation and technical excellence. Their 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. The Advanced Materials & Catalyst business design, develop and commercialize catalysts and supports that enable efficient catalyzed reactions, creating tangible value for their clients.

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Verge Fund

Verge Fund is a highly motivated venture capital fund that invests in seed-stage, high-growth ventures. This partnership focuses on opportunities at the earliest stages of their development, even if the business plan hasn’t been fully developed. Click here to learn more about Verge Fund.

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.