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.

Bryant Chou

Senior Venture Partner

Mike Dilworth

CFO and General Partner

Jarret Glasscock

Senior Venture Partner and Healthcare Biotech

Beth Kolko

Senior Venture Partner

Parthi Loganathan

Venture Partner

Dave Messina

General 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 Weather

Silurian AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Silurian developed foundational models to simulate Earth, focusing on weather as the starting point.

Sorcerer

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Sorcerer builds weather balloons that fly for over six months, collecting 1000x more data per dollar and reaching previously inaccessible regions

Precip

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Precip is a weather analytics company that leverages artificial intelligence to provide hyperlocal weather observations, focusing primarily on rainfall. The company offers a mobile app that allows users to access real-time data on rain and snow totals, enhancing operational decision-making for various applications. Clients utilize Precip's technology to monitor rainfall in remote locations without the need for physical weather stations, facilitating automatic irrigation adjustments after rain events and identifying standing water to prevent mosquito breeding. Additionally, Precip aids in assessing flood damage, streamlining the claims process for insurance purposes. Through its innovative approach, Precip empowers users to make informed decisions that enhance operational efficiency and safety.
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