Pear VC

Pear is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Pejman Nozad and Mar Hershenson, based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing in technology companies across various sectors, including consumer, business-to-business, healthcare, biotech, fintech, climate tech, SaaS, and deep tech. Pear targets exceptional founders who are building innovative companies and provides extensive support to help them succeed. The firm has a history of seeding successful startups such as Dropbox and Lending Club, emphasizing its commitment to fostering entrepreneurial talent in North America.

Arash Afrakhteh

Venture Partner

Pepe Agell

Visiting Partner

Pepe Agell

Partner

Keith Bender

Principal

Eddie Eltoukhy

Partner

Past deals in Teenagers

Juni Learning

Series A in 2020
Juni Learning is an online education platform that delivers personalized computer science, math, and English instruction for children and teens. The service offers one-on-one classes with near-peer instructors from top universities and a curated curriculum that covers beginner coding courses, web programming, and advanced subjects such as AP Computer Science A and USACO training, as well as graphics, data and algorithms, problem solving, and math and English courses. It operates on a membership-driven model and emphasizes project-centered learning, regular progress reports, and instructor feedback to tailor lessons to each student's interests, learning style, and goals. The platform aims to help students ages 7-18 discover and pursue their passions with joy, backed by a focus on community and engaging technology. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Boston.

Juni Learning

Seed Round in 2019
Juni Learning is an online education platform that delivers personalized computer science, math, and English instruction for children and teens. The service offers one-on-one classes with near-peer instructors from top universities and a curated curriculum that covers beginner coding courses, web programming, and advanced subjects such as AP Computer Science A and USACO training, as well as graphics, data and algorithms, problem solving, and math and English courses. It operates on a membership-driven model and emphasizes project-centered learning, regular progress reports, and instructor feedback to tailor lessons to each student's interests, learning style, and goals. The platform aims to help students ages 7-18 discover and pursue their passions with joy, backed by a focus on community and engaging technology. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Boston.

Yada

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Yada is a United States-based company that provides a platform designed for teenagers to share and obtain advice. Its application facilitates the creation and sharing of "threads," which are interactive cards that combine written content with expandable media. This innovative approach allows users to easily gather insights and perspectives, fostering a community where young people can connect and engage with one another on various topics.

Kick It Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Kick It Labs builds and tests products inspired by youth culture for high schoolers and college students. They have ranged from anonymous social apps on college campuses to AI assistants that automatically organize events for groups of friends.
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