Pillar VC

What is Pillar VC?

Pillar VC is an investment firm specializing in the startup ecosystem, focusing on a broad spectrum of industries including Software (covering Web Marketplace, SaaS), PropTech, Education, BioTech, AgroTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware and Manufacturing, Energy, Retail and E-Commerce, CleanTech, A.I. and Big Data, Blockchain and Cryptos, Gaming and eSports, Future Of Work, Insurance and InsurTech, Material Science, Payments, Robotics, Real Estate and Construction, Mobile, Mobility, Online Social sectors, Consumer products, and Pharmaceutical and Medicine.

They particularly emphasize support for woman-focused enterprises. The firm is based in New England and expresses a preference for companies situated in that region while notably avoiding investment in highly capital-intensive companies.

Pillar VC offers a range of investments from $100,000 to $3,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $1,000,000. Sporting a diverse portfolio, the firm's expertise includes Seed, Series A, and Pre-seed investing stages.

With $100,000,000 in assets under management, Pillar VC not only provides capital but also emphasizes founder support, availing access to leadership development, talent sourcing, and customer connections.

Sarah Hodges, a key figure at Pillar VC, has a decade of experience partnering and executing in high-growth consumer and enterprise companies, supporting investment decisions in the enterprise and consumer spaces, while spearheading the firm's platform to benefit portfolio companies.

The investors look for qualities in founders and offer resources beyond just capital, sharing insights on strategic planning, mental health for founders, inclusivity, and diversity in the startup arena.

What they say:

We are a firm that provides capital, connections, coaching, and peer support to entrepreneurs.

What we look for: We invest in seed-stage companies led by ambitious founders.