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In a world where trust is paramount, traditional approaches often put VCs and founders at odds.
We’re doing it differently at Pillar VC.

How we do it

Portfolio benefits

Support from the very beginning, with tools you’ll actually use.

Benefit

Resources

Common Stock Model

We’re in it together with a common goal. That’s why we offer to buy the same security as the founders we back—common stock. Wondering how it works? We thought you’d never ask.

$5k CEO Coach Benefit

We want you to grow with your company, and we’re invested in your personal and professional development along the way. Enjoy a healthy dose of self-care, on us.

Brand Positioning Consultant

Our marketing consultant can help you develop your core messaging and positioning. Best news? It’s on us.

PR Consultant

Craft a plan for elevating awareness about your company.

Series A Pitch Deck Consultant

Refine your story and prepare for your next financing.

Media Photos

Photography session with Pillar’s photographer.

HR Consultant & Resources

Connect anytime on-demand with Pillar’s HR consultant to review common HR questions.

Compensation Data

As part of the Pillar portfolio, you’ll get access to compensation data from Option Impact.

Tony Liu, Co-Founder & CEO of JobGet

Pillar genuinely cares about founders and works tirelessly with us through any obstacles or milestones we encounter.

Tony Liu

Corey Thomas, CEO of Rapid 7 and Co-founder.

Nir Shavit, Co-founder of Neural Magic

Pillar VC was like a mom and dad for us in that first year — I have no idea how we would have managed without you!

Nir Shavit

Community & Events

You’re busy living and breathing your vision, so we bring our network to you.

Retreats

We know we’re better at showing up for our teams when we invest in our mental health and wellbeing. Join 100 Boston leaders for a two-day retreat to unplug and unwind in the Vermont mountains. Goodbye grind. Hello happiness.

The Exchange Retreat

Community Dinners

Connect with founders and senior leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities around an industry or theme — previous dinners have discussed web3/crypto, synthetic biology, supply chain and logistics, and more.

Leadership Breakfasts

Learn from and brainstorm with some of the best functional leaders in your field. Past breakfasts have brought together product leaders, marketers, engineers, and more.