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PearX

PearX

USA

General

About

PearX is the accelerator program operated by Pear VC, a seed-stage venture firm co-founded in 2013 by Pejman Nozad and Mar Hershenson. Nozad, ranked #1 on the Forbes Midas Seed List in 2023 and 2024, took an unconventional path to venture capital — from Iran to working as a rug salesman in Palo Alto before becoming one of Silicon Valley's most successful seed investors. PearX provides intensive mentorship through Pear's network from pre-idea through seed.

Deal Terms

$500k-$2M

Key People

Pejman Nozad

Founding Managing Partner

Mar Hershenson

Founding Managing Partner

Notable Portfolio

DoorDash
Dropbox
AppLovin
Gusto
Guardant Health
Branch
Aurora Solar
SoundHound
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Questions about PearX

What are the deal terms at PearX?
$500k-$2M.
Where does PearX run?
PearX runs in the USA.
What sectors does PearX back?
PearX is a generalist program and does not restrict itself by sector.
Which companies has PearX backed?
Companies backed by PearX include DoorDash, Dropbox, AppLovin, Gusto, Guardant Health and Branch.

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