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Pier

YC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 4 employees · Hiring · 17 known investors

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Pier builds financial access tools for innovators and entrepreneurs. The company focuses on customer-centric product development and support services.

Also known as Pier Finance, Inc. · Inc. · Pier Fin · Pier Fin, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceB2BComplianceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Pier was founded in 2022 by Jessica Zhang and Alex Hegevall Clarke.

JZJessica Zhang
Jessica ZhangCEO, CofounderShe previously held product and operations roles at Stilt (a YC W16 company), worked in investment banking and management consulting, and co-founded Oppti. She is a Cornell graduate with prior experience at JPMorgan and McDonald's.
AHAlex Hegevall Clarke
Alex Hegevall ClarkeCo-Founder & CTO
IM
Igor MascarenhasFounder
LP
Lucas PradoFounder
MB
Mauricio BandukFounder
RO
Rafael OliveiraFounder
CR
Cheska ReyesCheska

Investors · 17

Horizonlisted by HorizonMiami Beach

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Neer Venture Partnerslisted by Neer Venture Partners$100K – $500K
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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ACME CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Aidenlair Capitalreported

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Attack CapitalreportedBrooklyn · $150K

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Bond & Co Pty Ltdreported

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CanaryreportedSao Paulo · $250K – $15M

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Hi2 Global Venture Fundreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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MONASHEESreportedSão Paulo · $10M

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Oasis Capitalreported

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Roadrunner VenturesreportedAlbuquerque · $1M

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SectionX CapitalreportedWaltham

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Also in the syndicate · 1

HorizonVC

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In the news

Pier banks $2.4M to launch ‘Stripe for credit’ | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2024Pier Raises $2.4 Million to Help Businesses Launch Credit Products | PYMNTS.compymnts.com · Jan 2024Pier - The fastest way to ship your own loan products 🚀ycombinator.com · Jan 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Pier do?
Pier builds financial access tools for innovators and entrepreneurs. The company focuses on customer-centric product development and support services.
Who founded Pier?
Pier was founded by Jessica Zhang, Alex Hegevall Clarke in 2022.
Who are Pier's investors?
Pier's investors include Blue Trail Partners, Horizon, Neer Venture Partners, Y Combinator, ACME Capital, Aidenlair Capital, Attack Capital, Bond & Co Pty Ltd and 8 more.
Where is Pier headquartered?
Pier is headquartered in San Francisco, US.