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.

Tamara Bain

Venture Partner

Amitav Chakravartty

Venture Partner

Bryant Chou

Senior Venture Partner

Mike Dilworth

CFO and General Partner

James Fong

Operating 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 Weather

Silurian AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Silurian AI specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence models to simulate Earth's systems, with a primary focus on weather patterns and climate change. Their platform combines cutting-edge regional weather forecasting with comprehensive Earth system modeling, empowering governments and businesses to anticipate environmental challenges and make data-driven decisions for sustainable operations.

Sorcerer

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Sorcerer specializes in developing advanced weather balloons designed to operate for extended periods, up to six months, collecting vast amounts of data at a significantly lower cost per unit. These balloons, equipped with AI-driven data collection systems, can reach and gather information from previously inaccessible regions, providing high-resolution, accurate weather forecasts and insights. This enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions for climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

Precip

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Precip is a weather analytics company that leverages artificial intelligence to provide hyperlocal weather observations, focusing primarily on rainfall. The company offers a mobile app that allows users to access real-time data on rain and snow totals, enhancing operational decision-making for various applications. Clients utilize Precip's technology to monitor rainfall in remote locations without the need for physical weather stations, facilitating automatic irrigation adjustments after rain events and identifying standing water to prevent mosquito breeding. Additionally, Precip aids in assessing flood damage, streamlining the claims process for insurance purposes. Through its innovative approach, Precip empowers users to make informed decisions that enhance operational efficiency and safety.
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