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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Boston, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Commerce
  • Enterprise Software
  • Marketplaces
About
Pillar VC partners with early-stage technology startups to accelerate growth and innovation. The firm provides mentorship, access to networks, and strategic support, helping founders scale disruptive solutions into sustainable companies.
Min check size
$100K
Max check size
$10M
Fund size
NPS

Investment Thesis

Invests in early-stage startups with strong founder-market fit, disruptive technology, and defensible business models. The firm focuses on backing ambitious entrepreneurs capable of redefining industries.
Lead investor
Co Invest
Number of exits
Preferred contact method

Manager's Experience

Partners with 12–18 years of cross-sector experience in company building and venture scaling.

Pillar VC Contacts Information

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Team

Sarah Hodges (Managing Partner)

Tony Kulesa (Partner)

Parker McKee (Partner)

Thomas de Vlaam (Partner)

Alex Reinhart (Associate)

Liz Kettler (CFO)

Zach Martins (Assistant Controller)

Madelyn Heart (Head of Bio Platform)

Kendall Cook (Events & Operations Manager)

Leah Morris (Executive Director

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Anjali Chadha (Associate

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Leone Baron (Head of Operations

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Portfolio

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Matterworks

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