Pear VC
US early-stage venture firm that backs founders from day zero and runs the PearX accelerator.
Pear VC at a glance
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Address | San Francisco, United States |
| Programmes | 5 standing programmes |
| Official website | pear.vc |
Programs by Pear VC
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Pear VC, separate from the funding calls above.
Pear Dorm
ProgrammeStudent-specific programs, including Garage and Fellowship programs, designed to equip current students with the skills and resources needed to launch them towards their goals.
Official programme pageFemale Founder Circles
ProgrammeAn intimate founder circle for current or aspiring female engineering entrepreneurs, guided by successful female founders, operating leaders, and investors, meeting weekly for fireside chats and workshops.
Official programme pagePersian Founder Circles
ProgrammeAn intimate founder circle of Iranian engineers and entrepreneurs, guided by successful Iranian leaders across industries.
Official programme pageAn advisory council that helps guide the next generation of biotech founders.
Official programme pageSupport services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Pear VC
Pear VC is an investment firm that specializes in pre-seed and seed stage funding, partnering with early-stage companies to build scalable businesses. The firm's investing team comprises former founders and operators. Pear VC supports companies with in-house recruitment for initial engineering and technical hires, guidance on go-to-market strategies, sales effectiveness, and customer retention. They also provide comprehensive fundraising assistance, including pitch deck development, pitch skill refinement, investor targeting, introductions, and negotiation coaching. Additionally, Pear VC fosters communities through programs such as Pear Dorm for students, and focused circles like Female Founder Circles and Persian Founder Circles for specific groups of entrepreneurs. They also run PearX, an early-stage bootcamp for founders, and offer a Biotech Industry Advisory Council.
Who they work with
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Frequently asked questions about Pear VC
What does Pear VC do?
Pear VC is an investment firm that specializes in pre-seed and seed stage funding, partnering with early-stage companies to build scalable businesses. The firm's investing team comprises former founders and operators.
Where is Pear VC located?
Pear VC is based in San Francisco, United States.
What programs does Pear VC run?
Pear VC runs PearX, Pear Dorm, Female Founder Circles and Persian Founder Circles, among others.
What stage of startup does Pear VC support?
Pear VC supports startups at the Ideation and Product stages.
When was Pear VC founded?
Pear VC was founded in 2013. It operates as a vc / investor.
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