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Pace Capital

Pace Capital, based in New York, backs Seed and Series A startups, mostly leading rounds with checks from $100k to $10M, and has invested in Patreon and The Browser Company.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$100K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundApproximately $400M AUM
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Pace Capital

4 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Chris PaikGeneral PartnerHe previously worked at Thrive Capital and is now a cofounder and General Partner at Pace Capital.
Jordan CooperGeneral PartnerHe previously worked at General Catalyst, Lerer Hippeau, Hyperpublic, and WildCard.
Aryan NaikInvestor
Tina HeInvestorShe worked at Pace Capital and later joined Coinbase through the acquisition of her company, Station Labs.

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Writes $100K to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

PatreonThe Browser CompanyOllamaOpenRouterClineDiscourseComfyDaytona

In their words

PACE CAPITALA PRE-CONSENSUS INVESTMENT FIRM IN NEW YORK CITY.pacecapital.com
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On these lists

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Questions

What stage does Pace Capital invest in?

Pace Capital reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Pace Capital invest?

Pace Capital reports checks of $100K to $10M.

Does Pace Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Pace Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Pace Capital?

Chris Paik (General Partner), Jordan Cooper (General Partner).

Is Pace Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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