FAQs
$50k-$4M
Average check size
$350M
Under management
$169M
Current fund
In which stages does Pillar VC invest?
We’re focused on pre-seed and seed stage investments.
What is your average check size?
We make investments as small as $50k and as large as $4M, typically in pre-seed and seed-stage rounds that range in size from $50k – $10M.
Is it ever too early to talk to your team about an investment?
It is never too early — we really enjoy brainstorming with founders early in the process, and are happy to connect you with team members or other resources that could help accelerate your idea.
What do you look for in the founders and companies you back?
We invest in founders with blow-through-walls resilience, deep curiosity, and the ability to create momentum — attracting talent, advisors and customers to your company. The companies we invest in are also often solving challenging problems in large markets.
What is your investment process?
Our investment approach is built to move quickly; we’re able to make decisions within days or weeks as needed. While each investment is unique, we typically follow a version of this process:
Intro -> Second meeting -> Diligence -> Partnership Pitch -> Final Decision
Do you always take a board seat?
No; sometimes we serve in board seats, sometimes we are observers, and sometimes we are not involved at the board level at all. We’re happy to work with you to find the right structure.
Do you have to lead?
We often lead our investments but are also happy to invest alongside like-minded investors.
How do you support founders?
Every investment is unique; we have a team dedicated to helping founders with everything from talent recruitment to CEO coaching to PR. Learn more about our founder support here.
How do you help your companies raise a Series A?
Every seed stage company will have the opportunity to work through the Pillar Series A playbook. This includes everything from timeline calibration, story creation, deck construction, graphic design, feedback from sector experts, practice pitch sessions, investor introductions, and term sheet counsel.
In which industries do you invest?
We are a generalist fund that has the ability to flex across multiple sectors; we are particularly focused on biotech, crypto, deep enterprise SaaS and university spinouts.
Where do you invest?
Pillar is headquartered in Boston, MA and invests globally.
Do you back solo founders?
Yes, we have backed many solo founders.
How big is the fund out of which you are currently investing?
$169M Fund III + $23M Select Fund
How do I contact you?
The best way to get in touch is to reach out to one of the investors on our team page.
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