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Jason Gray

Founder & Managing Partner atPioneer FundToronto
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Jason Gray is the founder and managing general partner of Pioneer Fund. He previously co-founded SunFarmer and held leadership roles at SunEdison, MNP, and Cargill.

What Jason can write

Writes checks of$500K to $3M
Comes in atSeedMostly follows a lead
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Pioneer Fund writes $500K to $3M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Pioneer Fund.

Career

  1. Cargill · senior management role
  2. MNP
  3. SunEdison · General Manager and Vice President
    2008-2012
  4. SunFarmer · co-founder and CFO
    2013-2015
  5. Pioneer Fund · Founder & Managing General Partner
    Now
  6. WesternOne Inc. · Board of directors
    2017-2021

Companies founded

Pioneer FundSunFarmer

Focus

venture capitalproject financesolar energysocial enterprisecleantech

Education

University of Calgary, BAUniversity of Calgary, MBA

Before you pitch

Pioneer Fund does not invest inWe don't invest based on what other investors are doing. We make our own decisions.

Also at Pioneer Fund

Eric NormanGeneral Partner
Tim SuzmanManaging Partner
Jonathan TangInvestment Partner

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One email when Jason's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Jason Gray?

Jason Gray is the founder and managing general partner of Pioneer Fund. He previously co-founded SunFarmer and held leadership roles at SunEdison, MNP, and Cargill.

How much does Jason Gray invest?

Jason Gray invests through Pioneer Fund, which writes checks of $500K to $3M at seed.

How do I pitch Jason Gray?

A warm intro from a founder Pioneer Fund backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Jason Gray do before Pioneer Fund?

senior management role at Cargill; MNP; General Manager and Vice President at SunEdison; co-founder and CFO at SunFarmer; Board of directors at WesternOne Inc..

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