Hypertherm Ventures

Hypertherm’s story begins in a two-car garage near Dartmouth College, an Ivy League university in New Hampshire, where Dick Couch, a young graduate from Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering, and his professor, Robert Dean, created a narrower plasma arc, capable of cutting metal more quickly and accurately than ever before.

Fifty-two years and more than 500 global patents later, Hypertherm continues to design and build all its products in the U.S.A. while providing expert sales and service to customers in more than 60 countries through a global network of partners.

A founding principle of customer-focused, technology innovation continues to drive investments, partnerships, and product development today at Hypertherm Ventures.

The collective team at Hypertherm Ventures is guided by a set of values that help to define our vision and culture.

• Focus on the Customer
• Honesty and integrity
• Respect for the individual
• Community leadership
• Environmental stewardship
• Shared ownership and rewards
• Continuous improvement and business excellence
• Personal growth and development

What we are looking for

Hypertherm Ventures partners with universities, startups, entrepreneurs, and innovative early-stage companies working on products and services related to our focus areas. Specifically, we look for:

• A leadership team with a track record of success
• Products and technology with strong value propositions
• A well-articulated and scalable business model
• Strong customer engagement linked to impactful market opportunity in 2 – 7 years