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 Video Streaming

VideoGen

Pre Seed Round in 2024
VideoGen is a technology company that simplifies video creation using artificial intelligence. It offers a user-friendly platform where users can quickly generate professional-quality videos with a vast library of copyright-free assets, multiple voice options, and support for various languages. This enables businesses, content creators, and individuals to produce engaging videos efficiently, regardless of their video editing expertise.

Kino AI

Seed Round in 2023
Kino AI builds software tools that automatically infer metadata and organize footage, making video post-production faster.

Jamble

Venture Round in 2022
Jamble is a fashion resale platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021. It focuses on facilitating the buying and selling of secondhand clothing, catering to the sustainable fashion community. The platform employs video and live streaming technologies to enhance the selling process for resellers, allowing them to engage with potential buyers in real-time. This interactive approach not only helps sellers connect with a broader audience but also provides buyers with an appealing and unique shopping experience, promoting a more sustainable approach to fashion consumption.

Tangia

Venture Round in 2022
Tangia is a comprehensive platform aimed at enhancing viewer engagement for content creators. It provides software that facilitates real-time interaction between viewers and streamers during live broadcasts, allowing audience inputs to directly influence gameplay. This interactive capability is integrated with several major streaming platforms, equipping creators with the necessary tools to make their streams more engaging and dynamic. By focusing on boosting income and fostering viewer creativity, Tangia aims to empower content creators to maximize their impact and enhance the overall viewing experience.

Hyperbeam

Venture Round in 2022
Hyperbeam is a virtual computing platform that allows developers to embed multiplayer web browsers into their applications. This technology facilitates collaborative online experiences, enabling users to surf the web, create video playlists, and share control of the browsing experience seamlessly. The platform supports synchronized audio and video among multiple participants, enhancing social interactions through features like chat, emojis, GIFs, and audio and video calling. Hyperbeam aims to redefine online learning, collaboration, and socialization, particularly within the metaverse, by providing tools that foster engaging and interactive environments.

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.

TagMango

Seed Round in 2021
TagMango is a software-as-a-service (SAAS) platform that empowers content creators to establish their own online stores for hosting cohort-based courses and selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Launched in February 2021, the platform offers features such as a landing page builder, payment processing, inbuilt video hosting, and a chat function to facilitate live course delivery. In March 2022, TagMango expanded its offerings by introducing an NFT marketplace, allowing creators to mint and sell their own NFTs. Additionally, the platform connects users with celebrities and influencers, enabling them to create personalized courses and video messages that can enhance learning experiences in social media marketing and other subjects.

Stipop (YC S21)

Seed Round in 2021
Stipop offers messaging, video, and profile stickers for apps intended to enrich online communication. It helps product brands advertise their products with branded stickers on chat, stories, and comments.

Lalabox

Seed Round in 2021
Lalabox is a mobile application established in 2020 by Kirill Avery and Yurii Yatsenko, focusing on live-streaming and shopping services. The platform allows users to watch and share videos while engaging in buying and selling a variety of products. It features a marketplace filled with offerings from various brands, enabling users to create profiles, share videos with friends, buy and sell collectibles, and follow others. Additionally, Lalabox provides notifications to enhance the shopping experience.

TagMango

Seed Round in 2020
TagMango is a software-as-a-service (SAAS) platform that empowers content creators to establish their own online stores for hosting cohort-based courses and selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Launched in February 2021, the platform offers features such as a landing page builder, payment processing, inbuilt video hosting, and a chat function to facilitate live course delivery. In March 2022, TagMango expanded its offerings by introducing an NFT marketplace, allowing creators to mint and sell their own NFTs. Additionally, the platform connects users with celebrities and influencers, enabling them to create personalized courses and video messages that can enhance learning experiences in social media marketing and other subjects.

TagMango

Seed Round in 2020
TagMango is a software-as-a-service (SAAS) platform that empowers content creators to establish their own online stores for hosting cohort-based courses and selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Launched in February 2021, the platform offers features such as a landing page builder, payment processing, inbuilt video hosting, and a chat function to facilitate live course delivery. In March 2022, TagMango expanded its offerings by introducing an NFT marketplace, allowing creators to mint and sell their own NFTs. Additionally, the platform connects users with celebrities and influencers, enabling them to create personalized courses and video messages that can enhance learning experiences in social media marketing and other subjects.

TagMango

Pre Seed Round in 2020
TagMango is a software-as-a-service (SAAS) platform that empowers content creators to establish their own online stores for hosting cohort-based courses and selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Launched in February 2021, the platform offers features such as a landing page builder, payment processing, inbuilt video hosting, and a chat function to facilitate live course delivery. In March 2022, TagMango expanded its offerings by introducing an NFT marketplace, allowing creators to mint and sell their own NFTs. Additionally, the platform connects users with celebrities and influencers, enabling them to create personalized courses and video messages that can enhance learning experiences in social media marketing and other subjects.
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