Paul Drysch, Founder of PreAct Technologies

About Paul Drysch

Paul Drysch is the retired Founder and CEO of PreAct Technologies, a Portland-based deep tech company that developed low-cost lidar vehicle sensors and AI-driven crash prevention systems. He founded the company in August 2018 after it spun out from a defense contractor and led it until October 2024. Under his leadership, PreAct raised over $30 million in venture capital.

Paul Drysch at a glance

• Company: PreAct Technologies
• Total raised: $28M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: I Squared Capital, State Farm Ventures, Luminate, Traylor Capital
• Location: Portland, United States

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