Pienso
Brooklyn, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors
Pienso offers a no-code platform that lets subject-matter experts build and use AI and machine learning models from their data without deep technical skills. The company positions itself as a bridge between people and AI technology.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Founders & leadership
Pienso was founded in 2016 by Karthik Dinakar and Birago Jones.
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Karthik DinakarCo-founder
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Birago JonesCo-founder
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Dhiraj SinghNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Investors · 7
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$6.8M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2017–2024
▶$3.5MraisedFeb 2021 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.5MraisedFeb 2021 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jonathan StruhlDirector
- Dan MartinoDirector
- Karthik DinakarExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Birago JonesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.5M
- Minimum investment
- $64.3K
- First sale
- Feb 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.4MraisedOct 2019 · 3 investors · ComputersRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MraisedOct 2019 · 3 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dhiraj SinghDirector
- Mitchell KleinhandlerDirector
- Karthik DinakarExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Birago JonesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.4M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.9MraisedJun 2017 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.9MraisedJun 2017 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Andrew KempDirector
- Karthik DinakarExecutive Officer, Director
- Birago JonesExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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In the news
Pienso raises $2.1M to help nonprogrammers interact with machine learning modelstechcrunch.com · Nov 2017Frequently asked questions
- What does Pienso do?
- Pienso offers a no-code platform that lets subject-matter experts build and use AI and machine learning models from their data without deep technical skills. The company positions itself as a bridge between people and AI technology.
- Who founded Pienso?
- Pienso was founded by Karthik Dinakar, Birago Jones in 2016.
- Who are Pienso's investors?
- Pienso's investors include Differential Ventures, Eniac Ventures, Good Growth Capital, The E14 Fund, Indicator Ventures, SoftTech VC, Uncork Capital.
- How much funding has Pienso raised?
- Pienso has disclosed $6.8M raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Pienso headquartered?
- Pienso is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.