Pioneer Fund

Pioneer Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2017, with its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. The firm focuses on early-stage investments and is particularly tied to the Y Combinator network, comprising over 420 alumni from the accelerator program. Pioneer Fund targets a diverse range of sectors, including consumer products, financial services, information technology, advanced manufacturing, blockchain, life sciences, gaming, artificial intelligence, and education technology, among others. By leveraging its connection to Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund aims to support innovative startups with high growth potential across various industries.

Amitav Chakravartty

Venture Partner

Bryant Chou

Senior Venture Partner

Mike Dilworth

CFO and General Partner

Jason Gray

Founder and Managing General Partner

Ranvir Gujral

Venture Partner

Beth Kolko

Senior Venture Partner

Evan Lodge

Venture Partner

Parthi Loganathan

Venture Partner

Matthew McDonald

Venture Partner

Dave Messina

General Partner

Victor Ng

Venture Partner

Eric Norman

Visiting General Partner

Will Olsen

Venture Partner

Alexander Strunkin

Venture Partner

Jonathan Tang

Senior Venture Partner

Kitch Wilson

Venture Partner

Past deals in Analytics

Gauge

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Gauge is an IT, Information and Internet firm that is offering solutions to break large codes into small pieces.

Mdhub

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Mdhub is a technology company specializing in mental health. It offers a clinical AI assistant designed for mental health clinicians, automating the creation of structured clinical notes, patient summaries, and treatment plans. This streamlines administrative tasks, saving clinicians up to two hours per day, allowing them to focus more on patient care. The platform adheres to HIPAA's data processing and storage protocols, ensuring the security and privacy of patient information.

Zenbase AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Zenbase AI specializes in streamlining coding processes for developers. It offers a data infrastructure and analytics platform that automates prompt engineering and model selection, enhancing the efficiency of large language models. This allows developers to focus more on coding by automating tasks that would otherwise require manual effort.

Undermind

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Undermind is a research-based firm focused on developing an optimized search engine powered by artificial intelligence. The company operates an AI research assistant platform designed to address complex inquiries by utilizing advanced search algorithms. This technology enables users to navigate extensive literature and efficiently find answers to challenging questions, thereby streamlining the research process.

Ply health

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Ply Health is a company that creates a platform aimed at assisting behavioral health providers in expanding their patient base by connecting them with insurance companies. The platform utilizes automation and AI-enabled data validation to streamline the enrollment process, allowing providers to efficiently join payer networks. By offering tools that monitor enrollment processes in real time through a user-friendly dashboard, Ply Health reduces manual work associated with contracting and credentialing. The platform simplifies data collection, submission of enrollment forms, follow-ups, and record-keeping, ultimately enhancing the operational efficiency of healthcare practices.

Outerport

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Outerport specializes in streamlining document comprehension through advanced chain-of-memory reasoning technology. Its core product is a model registry platform, which facilitates efficient management and deployment of foundation model weights. This platform ensures secure access control and model caching, allowing data scientists and engineers to swiftly deploy and manage models on existing cloud infrastructure or on-premise hardware, thereby accelerating model loading times.

Corpdaq

Seed Round in 2024
Corpdaq is a fintech company that specializes in providing strategic guidance and AI-powered financial management tools for small and medium-sized businesses. Its platform offers comprehensive insights into financial health, streamlines project planning, and delivers personalized advice on funding usage and risk mitigation. By leveraging these tools, Corpdaq aims to help ventures maximize capital, make informed decisions, and achieve sustainable growth.

Agentnoon

Seed Round in 2024
Agentnoon is a developer of an innovative workforce planning tool that streamlines organizational design and headcount management for businesses. The software offers a centralized view of critical headcount data, including salaries, benefits, and performance reviews, allowing companies to make informed decisions regarding budgeting and compensation. By integrating with over 100 HRIS, payroll, and ATS tools, Agentnoon becomes a reliable source for people data, minimizing errors and enhancing hiring decisions. The platform is designed for ease of use, with a simple signup process and quick setup that can be completed in under 15 minutes. Additionally, Agentnoon is known for its exceptional customer support, resolving approximately 80% of inquiries within a day and facilitating onboarding in less than 24 hours. This efficiency helps organizations save an average of 7.5% on their headcount budgets annually, enabling them to grow confidently and responsively toward their business goals.

Octolane AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Octolane AI is an artificial intelligence platform focused on enhancing customer relationship management (CRM) software through advanced data processing capabilities. The company's technology is designed to analyze and manage large datasets across various sectors, including healthcare and sales. By leveraging AI, Octolane AI enables businesses to efficiently gather information from public sources, perform multi-layered cross-checking, and conduct thorough data cleaning and analysis on billions of data rows. This approach allows organizations to make informed decisions based on real-time insights, ultimately improving their sales processes and customer interactions.

Argon AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Argon AI is an innovative platform tailored for professionals in biopharma and life sciences, enabling scientists, researchers, and analysts to perform complex, data-driven tasks using natural language. The platform facilitates the design of studies, literature reviews, and analysis of real-world data and clinical trial datasets. By streamlining these processes, Argon AI allows users to quickly obtain detailed answers regarding clinical trials, existing treatments, the healthcare landscape, and competitive market dynamics, significantly reducing the time required for such inquiries from months to mere minutes.

Eqtble

Seed Round in 2024
eqtble is a human resource analytics platform that aims to enhance HR efficiency by providing intuitive tools for tracking goals and metrics. The platform specializes in integrating various systems to offer comprehensive insights into workforce dynamics, talent management, employee engagement, and compensation structures. By connecting disparate data sources, eqtble enables organizations to analyze their employee data effectively, facilitating a more standardized approach to human resources. Additionally, eqtble is focused on transforming how companies address diversity and inclusion through innovative analytics that drive actionable change.

Thorntale

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Thorntale is a technology company specializing in data storytelling software. It offers an online presentation platform designed to simplify data visualization and narrative creation. The software provides pre-designed templates and supports multiple presentation formats, allowing users to directly connect charts and tables to their data sources, enhancing the storytelling process.

dawn

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Dawn is the analytics platform for AI products specializing in converting user interactions into actionable insights.

Dili

Seed Round in 2024
Dili is an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to enhance the efficiency of deal teams conducting due diligence in private equity and growth-stage venture capital firms. By automating substantial elements of the due diligence process, Dili enables these firms to accelerate their deal-making capabilities. The platform provides features such as automated data visualization, financial analysis, and the generation of presentation outputs, which assist users in managing capital markets deals effectively. Additionally, it addresses challenges related to asset-liability mismatches and legal clauses, thereby increasing productivity and minimizing the risk of misconduct.

Defog

Seed Round in 2023
Defog is a developer of database software that enables users to query data quickly using natural language. The company's platform leverages large language models to effectively search and visualize both structured data, such as SQL databases and data warehouses, and unstructured data, including text from call transcripts. By integrating into applications, Defog allows businesses to embed insight widgets, empowering users to extract information and ask questions in a straightforward manner. This functionality enhances user experience and facilitates data-driven decision-making.

Outset

Seed Round in 2023
Outset is an AI-based interview tool that analyzes the qualitative research landscape using ChatGPT to conduct in-depth interviews.

Truemetrics

Seed Round in 2023
Truemetrics specializes in providing precise parking positions and entrance locations to enhance the efficiency of delivery processes. By analyzing sensor data from drivers' smartphones, the company identifies exact locations for parking spots and building entrances. This capability simplifies the final stages of delivery, enabling operations managers and logistics companies to optimize their logistics and improve overall performance. Additionally, Truemetrics has developed a motion tracking application that employs advanced 3D state estimation for performance analysis in snow sports, surfing, and mountain biking. Through its innovative software and data analytics, Truemetrics aims to streamline logistics and enhance user experiences in various contexts.

Clearest

Seed Round in 2023
Clearest is a technology company focused on transforming corporate health insurance. It specializes in developing AI-powered solutions to automate and streamline various aspects of health insurance, including care navigation, analytics, and claims processing. By leveraging AI and cloud-native technology, Clearest aims to directly impact the health and savings of a significant portion of the American population, estimated to be around 60%.

NuMind

Seed Round in 2023
NuMind specializes in natural language processing tools that empower users to create customized machine learning models for tasks such as sentiment analysis, topic detection, and content control. Its platform allows users to easily import, explore, and manage data, as well as train, test, and deploy machine learning models. By simplifying the process, NuMind enables data scientists, analysts, engineers, and researchers to develop tailored models effectively, without requiring specialized knowledge or compromising on performance. This approach promotes broader adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence across various fields.

Positional

Seed Round in 2023
Positional is a developer of a modern toolset platform designed for content and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) teams. The company's tools facilitate the rapid planning of topic clusters through instant keyword generation, topic creation, and structured outlines. This enables content teams to efficiently scale their content channels and significantly increase traffic from organic search. Over the past decade, Positional's team has gained extensive experience in building and scaling content channels across competitive markets, such as insurance and personal loans. The focus is on providing solutions that enhance the effectiveness of content strategies, allowing teams to achieve their goals more swiftly and effectively.

Freshpaint

Series A in 2022
Freshpaint is a data platform that simplifies the collection and analysis of customer data to enhance marketing efforts. It automates the tracking of user behavior, such as clicks and page views, through an intuitive point-and-click interface or by integrating code. This capability allows businesses to seamlessly connect their customer data to various marketing and analytics tools with minimal effort. By doing so, Freshpaint enables product, data, and growth teams to gather essential behavioral insights necessary for improving products, driving customer engagement, and enhancing retention strategies. Co-founded by Michael Malis and Steven Fitzsimmons, Freshpaint aims to alleviate the burdens of manual data handling, allowing engineering teams to focus on product development.

Integration Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Integration Labs is a data integration platform that simplifies access to customers' accounting, e-commerce, and payment data for businesses. The platform offers a well-documented Unified API, allowing product teams to efficiently read and write data across more than 20 platforms, including popular services like Quickbooks, Shopify, and Stripe. Companies utilize Integration Labs to automate accounting processes, underwrite credit risk, generate valuable business insights, and develop new business tools. By prioritizing safety and reliability, Integration Labs enables organizations to streamline their operations and enhance decision-making capabilities.

Knowtex

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Knowtex offers a technology platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and voice technology to enhance the efficiency of healthcare practices. By capturing and analyzing conversations between healthcare professionals and patients, Knowtex streamlines administrative tasks and generates detailed visit notes, which include billing code suggestions and order entries. This automation allows healthcare providers to focus more on patient care while ensuring that services are billed accurately. The company aims to reduce the administrative burden on medical staff, fostering more effective communication and organization within healthcare settings. For further information, interested parties can fill out an inquiry form available on their website.

Peoplebox.ai

Venture Round in 2022
Peoplebox.ai is an AI-powered platform designed to enhance employee engagement and performance management. The software provides automated engagement surveys, anonymous communication channels for employee feedback, and deep engagement insights to assist HR professionals. It enables managers to foster high-performing teams by facilitating continuous feedback and structured one-on-one interactions. A key feature of the platform is Nova, an AI coach that helps managers translate employee feedback into actionable steps through intelligent prioritization and bite-sized learning modules. By focusing on building strong human connections and ensuring employee retention, Peoplebox.ai aims to empower organizations to create engaged and productive remote teams. The company, formed by founders with backgrounds from Y Combinator and IIT, operates from offices in San Francisco and Bangalore.

Slingshot Bills

Seed Round in 2022
Slingshot Bills analyzes medical claims for errors and overcharges with the goal of removing them. The platform helps companies save $600 per employee annually. And connects to client claims data through TPAs.

Lumo

Seed Round in 2022
Lumo is an automated residential building manager that helps buildings improve response times and transparency by fully automating back office accounting, taxes, and issue management. Lumo offers building owners with quick replies as well as real-time information on their building, allowing them to grasp their true costs and the progress of their requests. Lumo is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain and was founded in 2022.

NuMind

Pre Seed Round in 2022
NuMind specializes in natural language processing tools that empower users to create customized machine learning models for tasks such as sentiment analysis, topic detection, and content control. Its platform allows users to easily import, explore, and manage data, as well as train, test, and deploy machine learning models. By simplifying the process, NuMind enables data scientists, analysts, engineers, and researchers to develop tailored models effectively, without requiring specialized knowledge or compromising on performance. This approach promotes broader adoption of machine learning and artificial intelligence across various fields.

Cinder Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Cinder Technologies operates a unified intelligence and investigation platform designed to support decision-making in fraud and risk management. This platform enables technology companies to effectively track, investigate, and address critical issues within online communities. By integrating various relevant data sources and centralizing decision-making processes, Cinder empowers trust and safety teams to make faster and more accurate decisions regarding abusive content, fraud, and threats. The customizable workflows provided by the platform enhance the capabilities of investigative teams, facilitating more effective resolutions to pressing challenges faced by organizations in the digital landscape.

Lenco

Seed Round in 2022
Lenco is a Neobank focused on providing online banking solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. The company simplifies the process of opening current bank accounts, offering them free of charge for businesses. Lenco's platform also includes various financial services, such as analytics on spending and customized account management tools. These features enable businesses, including startups and hotels, to effectively manage their finances and support their growth. By combining easy account access with innovative financial tools, Lenco aims to empower African businesses in their development.

Validere

Series B in 2022
Validere Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing critical information about liquids through innovative measurement, reporting, and verification solutions. Founded in 2015, Validere develops portable devices, including the Validere Identifier, which assesses the hazardous nature of liquids by referencing a comprehensive library. Additionally, the company offers EDGE Connect, a platform that facilitates secure connections between buyers and sellers, enabling the discovery of arbitrage opportunities. Validere's main focus is on liquid fingerprinting, industrial process monitoring, and optimizing logistics within the energy sector. By delivering accessible and verifiable testing data, Validere aids organizations in making informed business decisions and enhances the accuracy of crude oil testing, ensuring accountability and quality across operations. The company's expertise in emissions management and tracking further positions it as a valuable partner for energy companies seeking to improve their financial and environmental performance.

Aviato

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Aviato is an online platform designed to facilitate the sourcing, qualification, and engagement of early-stage startups. It offers a unique approach to venture funding by allowing clients to submit video pitches, which can be reviewed by scouts and associates, streamlining the investment process from application to meeting scheduling. This automation eliminates the need for personal introductions, saving investors time while helping them discover promising investment opportunities. With a robust and frequently updated dataset, Aviato provides actionable insights that help users uncover previously overlooked founders and companies, positioning itself as an essential tool in the startup investment landscape.

Hydra

Seed Round in 2022
Hydra is an open-source data warehouse that specializes in columnar storage, vectorization, and parallelized query execution

Anakin

Seed Round in 2021
Anakin specializes in competitive intelligence software tailored for retailers and brands, focusing on e-commerce. The company offers global coverage of real-time product assortments and pricing data from over 100 million stock-keeping units (SKUs) across various e-commerce platforms. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Anakin automates the tracking and categorization of competitors' offerings, allowing clients to efficiently gather and analyze web data. This capability aids retailers and brands in understanding their competition's strategies, ultimately enhancing their decision-making processes in the market.

Pry Financials

Seed Round in 2021
Pry Financials is a financial planning platform that offers small businesses an alternative to traditional spreadsheets. The platform integrates various financial tools to provide real-time insights into budget versus actual performance. Pry's software enables users to manage their hiring plans, project cash flows, and model different financial scenarios within a user-friendly visual environment. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently track their budgets, optimize financial models, and monitor cash runway, facilitating better decision-making and financial management.

DeepSource

Seed Round in 2020
DeepSource is a modern static analysis platform that provides developers with tools to improve code quality and security. The platform continuously analyzes code for vulnerabilities, performance issues, and potential bugs, allowing developers to identify and resolve these problems before deployment. By serving as a central hub for code health, DeepSource equips organizations with the necessary resources to build maintainable and secure software. It helps developers focus on critical issues, ensuring that they can act on key metrics and maintain high standards in their coding practices.

DeepSource

Seed Round in 2020
DeepSource is a modern static analysis platform that provides developers with tools to improve code quality and security. The platform continuously analyzes code for vulnerabilities, performance issues, and potential bugs, allowing developers to identify and resolve these problems before deployment. By serving as a central hub for code health, DeepSource equips organizations with the necessary resources to build maintainable and secure software. It helps developers focus on critical issues, ensuring that they can act on key metrics and maintain high standards in their coding practices.

Freshpaint

Seed Round in 2020
Freshpaint is a data platform that simplifies the collection and analysis of customer data to enhance marketing efforts. It automates the tracking of user behavior, such as clicks and page views, through an intuitive point-and-click interface or by integrating code. This capability allows businesses to seamlessly connect their customer data to various marketing and analytics tools with minimal effort. By doing so, Freshpaint enables product, data, and growth teams to gather essential behavioral insights necessary for improving products, driving customer engagement, and enhancing retention strategies. Co-founded by Michael Malis and Steven Fitzsimmons, Freshpaint aims to alleviate the burdens of manual data handling, allowing engineering teams to focus on product development.

Aura Vision

Seed Round in 2019
Aura Vision Labs, established in 2017, is a London-based company with offices in San Francisco. It specializes in a video AI platform that transforms existing security camera footage into valuable retail insights. The platform tracks customer and employee behavior in-store, providing data on demographics, movement, engagement, and campaign impact. This information helps retailers optimize store layouts, staffing, marketing, and overall customer experience to drive sales and improve performance.

Biobot Analytics

Seed Round in 2018
Biobot Analytics, Inc. is a wastewater epidemiology company founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company has developed technology that transforms wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories by analyzing urine and stool samples. This technology provides health data that is independent of hospital reporting systems and is adaptable to emerging public health threats. Biobot Analytics offers a proprietary tool that measures health risks such as infectious disease outbreaks, antibiotic resistance, and drug consumption patterns, including its Opioid Consumption Monitoring Program, which estimates drug use in urban areas through sewage analysis. By generating anonymized public health data, Biobot delivers actionable insights to government officials, enabling them to prioritize interventions and address public health challenges effectively.

Worklytics

Seed Round in 2018
Worklytics is a company that specializes in analytics technology and services aimed at enhancing workforce productivity and collaboration. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, Worklytics offers a range of tools, including People Analytics, which connects productivity tools and provides insights into how teams allocate their time, communicate, and collaborate. The company’s Employee Feedback product allows organizations to gather and analyze feedback on skills and performance while automating processes like 360-degree reviews. Additionally, Worklytics addresses various aspects of employee engagement, retention risk, and performance management through continuous feedback systems and organizational assessments. Its advanced analytical software leverages machine learning to deliver real-time insights into individual and team performance, ultimately helping organizations foster exceptional workplace cultures that attract and retain talent.
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