Pearl Fund

Pearl Fund, established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on B2B SaaS software companies within the United States, targeting the business products and services sectors. As an Opportunity Zone fund, it offers tax-free returns to investors, provided that at least 50% of the employees of its portfolio companies remain in federally designated opportunity zones. Pearl Fund is ranked among the top 10 seed stage venture capital funds by Forbes.

Brian P. Phillips

Founder and Managing Partner

11 past transactions

hellohive

Series A in 2024
Hellohive is a New York-based company that operates a virtual recruiting platform designed to enhance engagement between employers and a diverse community of students and recent graduates. Founded in 2020 by Byron Slosar, the platform leverages technology to facilitate meaningful interactions, allowing candidates to effectively present their backgrounds, experiences, and interests to potential employers. By focusing on creating a more inclusive recruitment process, Hellohive aims to improve the visibility and opportunities for candidates from various backgrounds throughout their job search.

Intros AI

Seed Round in 2024
Intros AI is a developer of a communication platform aimed at enhancing community engagement by facilitating seamless interactions among members. The platform enables users to connect through direct messaging and interest groups, while automating introductions to foster a sense of connection and support within communities. Intros AI provides a fully customizable, white-labeled solution that allows organizations to tailor their connection experiences. Additionally, the platform tracks return on investment and user interactions, effectively linking engagement to revenue generation.

AltHub

Seed Round in 2023
AltHub is a provider of alternative data and analytics aimed at assisting investment professionals in gaining a competitive edge. Initially established as a group of alternative data experts, the company helps data providers develop and present their data products effectively. Following its merger with Invisage in 2021, AltHub has enhanced its offerings by launching a platform that enables providers to rapidly build, verify, and showcase their data solutions to potential buyers. Utilizing machine-learning algorithms, AltHub’s platform extracts insights from diverse sources and narratives, facilitating easy access to verified data for clients across various industries.

Skilltype

Seed Round in 2023
Skilltype is an online training content marketplace focused on modernizing the library workforce through data-driven skill development. The company's platform offers access to a wide range of professional development resources, including presentations, training sessions, videos, and articles from various providers. Skilltype emphasizes the importance of continuous, digital, and experiential learning to prepare for the future of work. It provides tools for managers to identify expertise within their teams for recruitment, reskilling, or succession planning, while also offering employees resources to manage their career development effectively. By rethinking the professional journey, Skilltype aims to transform how individuals and organizations approach learning and skill acquisition.

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 is a technology company that specializes in construction analytics. It develops a platform designed to enhance productivity and safety on construction sites. The platform uses a proprietary low-powered sensor network to automate data collection, providing real-time project management and tracking key performance indicators. This enables clients to mitigate risks associated with cost overruns and time delays, and to make data-driven decisions using predictive analytics.

Skilltype

Seed Round in 2021
Skilltype is an online training content marketplace focused on modernizing the library workforce through data-driven skill development. The company's platform offers access to a wide range of professional development resources, including presentations, training sessions, videos, and articles from various providers. Skilltype emphasizes the importance of continuous, digital, and experiential learning to prepare for the future of work. It provides tools for managers to identify expertise within their teams for recruitment, reskilling, or succession planning, while also offering employees resources to manage their career development effectively. By rethinking the professional journey, Skilltype aims to transform how individuals and organizations approach learning and skill acquisition.

Inclusively

Seed Round in 2021
Inclusively is a technology-driven professional network and employment platform focused on connecting job seekers with disabilities, mental health conditions, and chronic illnesses to inclusive employers committed to providing necessary workplace accommodations. The company aims to drive employment within the disability community, highlighting both human dignity and economic urgency, as one in four individuals will experience a disability during their working years. Inclusively's platform empowers employers with insights, access, training, and support to attract and retain talent from this often overlooked group, while also helping people with disabilities find suitable positions in inclusive work environments.

driverDOC

Seed Round in 2021
driverDOC is a supply chain software-as-a-service company that specializes in enhancing the driver experience. It develops a logistics management platform aimed at tracking freight and centralizing essential documents. By capturing high-quality document images upfront, driverDOC significantly reduces the time spent searching for paperwork and calculating estimated times of arrival. Additionally, the platform focuses on optimizing driver detention management, enabling clients to digitize their back office processes. This digital transformation helps streamline invoicing and improves overall operational performance for users in the logistics sector.

Micronic Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Micronic Technologies, Inc. is a Bristol, Virginia-based company that specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced water desalination and purification systems. Founded in 2008, it focuses on innovative solutions for various water treatment needs, including drinking water for public, military, and humanitarian applications, as well as wastewater treatment for industrial, oil and gas, and agricultural sectors. The company's flagship product, MicroDesal™, uses a unique process that removes contaminants from any source water without the need for chemicals, filters, or membranes. This system efficiently eliminates ultra-high total dissolved solids, bacteria, and heavy metals in a single pass, significantly reducing waste volume and operational costs. Micronic Technologies also offers the Tornadic One-Pass (TOP) system for industrial wastewater concentration, further enhancing its portfolio of water purification solutions.

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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