Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$25K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Pillar VC
6 people on the investing team, 6 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Jamie GoldsteinFounding/Managing PartnerHe previously spent 18 years at North Bridge Venture Partners and co-founded PureSpeech.
Sarah HodgesGeneral PartnerInvests in enterprise and consumer companies.
Parker McKeePartnerHe joined Pillar full-time in 2018 after interning there and at .406 Ventures.
Thomas de VlaamPartnerHe built companies at Flagship Pioneering and founded Amylon Therapeutics, now a partner at Pillar VC.
Tony KulesaPartnerHe supports biotech and deep tech companies and has invested in several startups.
Vivek FariasAcademic PartnerHe co-founded Celect and Cimulate, and contributed to Seer.
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Writes $25K to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.
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In their words
Pillar | Investing in Technical BreakthroughsPillar VC is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm that invests in technical breakthroughs and exceptional founders.www.pillar.vc
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What stage does Pillar VC invest in?
Pillar VC reports entry at seed, series a.
How much does Pillar VC invest?
Pillar VC reports checks of $25K to $10M.
Does Pillar VC lead rounds?
Yes. Pillar VC says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Pillar VC?
Jamie Goldstein (Founding/Managing Partner), Sarah Hodges (General Partner), Parker McKee (Partner), Thomas de Vlaam (Partner), Tony Kulesa (Partner), Vivek Farias (Academic Partner).
Is Pillar VC active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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