The Pearl Fund

The Pearl Fund, established in 2018 and located in New York, is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early-stage B2B software companies. Recognized as a top 10 seed stage venture capital fund by Forbes, it focuses on startups that can drive innovation in the software sector. As an Opportunity Zone fund, The Pearl Fund offers investors the benefit of tax-free returns, contingent upon the firms it invests in maintaining at least 50% of their employees in designated Opportunity Zones across the United States. This strategic focus not only aims to generate financial returns but also contributes to economic development in underserved areas.

Brian Phillips

Co-Founder and Partner

10 past transactions

Hellohive

Series A in 2024
Hellohive operates a virtual recruiting platform designed to enhance engagement between companies and a diverse community of students and recent graduates. Founded in 2020 by Byron Slosar and based in New York, the platform enables candidates to effectively showcase their skills and experiences throughout the recruitment process. By leveraging technology, Hellohive provides employers with candidate data that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and interests, fostering connections that benefit both parties in the hiring landscape.

Intros AI

Seed Round in 2024
Intros AI is a communication platform focused on enhancing community engagement by facilitating interactions among members. The platform enables users to connect through direct messaging and interest groups, while automating introductions to foster a sense of support and connection. Intros AI provides a fully customizable, white-labeled solution for organizations, allowing them to tailor their connection experiences. Additionally, the platform tracks return on investment and engagement metrics, linking community interactions to revenue outcomes. Through these features, Intros AI aims to help communities grow and strengthen their relationships among members.

AltHub

Seed Round in 2023
AltHub is a company that specializes in providing alternative data and analytics designed to assist investment professionals in gaining a competitive edge. Initially formed by a group of experts in alternative data, AltHub focuses on helping data providers develop and present their products effectively to potential buyers. Following its merger with Invisage in 2021, AltHub has enhanced its offerings with a new platform that allows providers to quickly build, verify, and showcase their data solutions. The platform employs machine-learning algorithms to extract insights from diverse sources and narrative content, making it easier for clients to access verified data. AltHub serves various industries, focusing on delivering actionable insights to investors and corporate clients alike.

Skilltype

Seed Round in 2023
Skilltype is an online training content marketplace focused on enhancing professional development within the library workforce. The platform offers access to a variety of resources, including presentations, training videos, and articles from multiple providers. It aims to modernize skill development through a data-driven approach that supports both employees and organizations. For managers, Skilltype provides tools to identify expertise within their talent pool for purposes such as recruitment and reskilling. Simultaneously, employees can utilize the platform to manage their career development effectively. By rethinking the professional journey, Skilltype embraces the shift towards continuous, digital, and experiential learning, preparing users for the future of work.

Raad360

Venture Round in 2023
Raad360 is primarily engaged in the design, development, and production of prepackaged computer software.

Kwant

Seed Round in 2022
Kwant.ai is a New York-based company that develops a wearable electronic device designed to enhance predictive analytics in the construction industry. Founded in 2017, it utilizes a proprietary low-powered sensor network to automate data collection on construction sites. The platform focuses on mitigating risks associated with cost overruns and project delays by offering features such as lean schedule design, integration with project management tools, and building information modeling. Kwant.ai provides real-time insights into financial and project metrics, enabling clients to track key performance indicators effectively. Its use of artificial intelligence allows for the analysis of schedule and cost risks, as well as the identification of early warning signals to optimize workforce management and prevent safety incidents.

Skilltype

Seed Round in 2021
Skilltype is an online training content marketplace focused on enhancing professional development within the library workforce. The platform offers access to a variety of resources, including presentations, training videos, and articles from multiple providers. It aims to modernize skill development through a data-driven approach that supports both employees and organizations. For managers, Skilltype provides tools to identify expertise within their talent pool for purposes such as recruitment and reskilling. Simultaneously, employees can utilize the platform to manage their career development effectively. By rethinking the professional journey, Skilltype embraces the shift towards continuous, digital, and experiential learning, preparing users for the future of work.

driverDOC

Seed Round in 2021
driverDOC is a supply chain software-as-a-service company that focuses on enhancing the driver experience. It has developed a logistics management platform that streamlines freight tracking and centralizes essential documents. The platform captures high-quality document images at the outset, minimizing the time spent searching for documents and improving estimated time of arrival calculations. Additionally, it aids in managing driver detention, allowing clients to digitize their back office operations effectively. By simplifying invoicing processes, driverDOC enhances overall performance for its users.

Micronic Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Micronic Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced water desalination and purification systems. Founded in 2008 and based in Bristol, Virginia, the company offers innovative solutions such as the MicroDesalTM system, which effectively removes contaminants from various water sources without the use of chemicals, filters, or membranes. This system employs a unique evaporation process that creates micro-droplets for rapid evaporation, achieving high efficiency while significantly reducing waste volume for disposal. Micronic Technologies serves a range of applications including drinking water solutions for public, military, and humanitarian use, as well as wastewater treatment for industrial, agricultural, and oil and gas sectors. The company's technologies aim to provide clean water while delivering substantial savings in capital expenditures and operational costs compared to traditional methods.

Shyft Auto

Seed Round in 2020
Shyft Auto is a software-as-a-service (SAAS) provider that offers a comprehensive platform for service facilities, enabling them to manage and communicate service appointments effectively. Their solution includes a consumer-facing application, which is free for users and connects them to certified service facilities. The platform facilitates appointment scheduling, pick-up and return services, and enhances communication between consumers and service providers. Shyft Auto's service is designed to streamline operations for auto repair shops, allowing them to focus on their core business while improving customer engagement and retention. By providing a contactless experience, the solution allows consumers to have their vehicles serviced without the need for direct interaction, enhancing convenience and overall customer satisfaction. Service facilities are charged a monthly subscription fee for access to the platform, which aims to improve revenue and customer service scores.
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