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Selective access
Institutional sourcing and disciplined underwriting across U.S. private technology markets.
Pulsar Capital PartnersSilicon Valley · Seoul
Backing frontier technologies. Building cross-border advantage.
Pulsar Capital Partners invests in exceptional U.S. technology companies and helps them grow by connecting them with capital, technology resources, corporate partners, and customers in Korea.
We believe before the market understands.
Venture & growth equity · Select SPVs · Hands-on market access
01 / Thesis
We invest where technological inflection meets commercial readiness.
Pulsar focuses on differentiated technologies with the potential to reshape large, durable markets. We look beyond the product to the partnerships, supply chains, and market access required to scale.
Explore our platform02 / Platform
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Cross-border reach
Strategic relationships connecting founders with capital, customers, and industrial partners in Korea.
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Active partnership
Hands-on support around commercialization, partnerships, and capital-markets preparation.
03 / Investment focus
Technologies that move from promise to infrastructure.
We seek category-defining companies at the point where technical advantage, customer demand, and scalable execution begin to converge.
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AI & compute
Intelligent systems, specialized infrastructure, and technologies expanding the economics of AI.
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Industrial & energy
Advanced manufacturing, resilient energy systems, and technologies decarbonizing essential industries.
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Aerospace & autonomy
Space infrastructure, autonomous platforms, and dual-use technologies built for mission-critical markets.
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Enterprise transformation
Software, cybersecurity, and financial infrastructure that change how global enterprises operate.
StageVenture & growth
GeographyU.S.-led / global
FormatDirect & select SPVs
ApproachSelective & hands-on
04 / Selected investments
Companies transforming industries.
A selection of technology companies backed through Pulsar's investment activities.
Outpost Space
Builds reusable orbital vehicles for precision Earth return, in-space manufacturing, and rapid logistics.
Figure
Develops general-purpose, AI-powered humanoid robots for commercial and home environments.
NuScale Power
Develops small modular reactor technology for scalable, carbon-free energy generation.
Uber
Operates a global platform for mobility, delivery, freight, and business transportation.
Credit Key
Provides embedded B2B financing and flexible payment terms at the point of sale.
Sustainable Living Innovations
Develops patented panelized building systems for faster, more sustainable construction.
Clene Nanomedicine
Develops nanotherapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases by targeting cellular energy impairment.
Melio
Provides digital accounts payable and receivable tools that help businesses pay bills and get paid.
Halcyon
Provides purpose-built anti-ransomware protection that detects, disrupts, and helps recover from attacks.
Twin Health
Uses an AI digital twin and personalized care to improve metabolic health and address chronic conditions.
Selected investments are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not represent all investments made or managed by Pulsar.
05 / Cross-border edge
One relationship network. Two innovation economies.
Source and invest in the U.S.
Identify and invest in differentiated private technology companies through trusted founder and investor relationships.
Activate Korea
Help portfolio companies leverage Korean capital, technology resources, corporate partners, customers, and market channels.
Scale globally
Support commercialization, follow-on capital, partnerships, and long-term value creation across borders.
06 / Team
Institutional experience. Entrepreneurial conviction.
Managing Partner
Tom Neukranz
Tom brings more than 30 years of global capital-markets and investment experience. He has built institutional distribution, capital-markets, and partnership platforms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, raising more than $12 billion in institutional and private-market capital. Tom earned a BS in Industrial Management from Purdue University and partners with founders on commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and access to long-term capital.
Goldman Sachs · J.P. Morgan · Aegon Asset Management · RS Investments
Managing Partner
Michael Ko
Michael brings more than 20 years of experience across principal investing, financial advisory, and venture capital in the U.S. and Asia. At Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, he managed valuation and risk for a $3.4 billion principal investment portfolio spanning private equity, special situations, and structured finance. At Pulsar, he leads cross-border sourcing, underwriting, and strategic partnerships. He holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson and an MS in Financial Engineering from Yonsei University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Morgan Stanley · Merrill Lynch · Deloitte
07 / Contact
Let’s build the next cross-border advantage.
Eligible limited partners interested in joining a Pulsar fund or participating in select SPVs are invited to begin a confidential conversation with our team.
Contact Pulsar10080 N Wolfe Road
Suite SW3-200
Cupertino, CA 95014
83 Uisadang-daero
Yeouido, Seoul 07325
Republic of Korea