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

Michael Dilworth

CFO and Partner

James Fong

Operating Partner

Jason Gray

Founder and Managing General Partner

Ranvir Gujral

Venture Partner

Albert Huang MD

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 Facial Recognition

Human

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Human is a developer of a decentralized online credentials verification ecosystem that focuses on digital identity and self-governance. The company aims to create a platform where ownership is distributed among users, allowing them to control their personal data and finances without the need for traditional banking systems. Its ecosystem provides users with secure access to data through a gateway, as well as the ability to manage verified identities on their mobile devices. By facilitating a network of verified human identities, Human empowers individuals to monetize their digital presence while maintaining control over their information.

Human

Series A in 2023
Human is a developer of a decentralized online credentials verification ecosystem that focuses on digital identity and self-governance. The company aims to create a platform where ownership is distributed among users, allowing them to control their personal data and finances without the need for traditional banking systems. Its ecosystem provides users with secure access to data through a gateway, as well as the ability to manage verified identities on their mobile devices. By facilitating a network of verified human identities, Human empowers individuals to monetize their digital presence while maintaining control over their information.
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