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Pigeon

DefunctYC W22

Miami, US · Founded 2020 · 5 employees · 17 known investors

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Pigeon was an app that facilitated loans between friends and family. The service operated from 2020 to 2025.

Also known as Pigeon Loans, Inc. · Pigeon Loans

FintechConsumerLegalTechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Pigeon was founded in 2020 by Brian Bristol and Kaben Clauson.

BBBrian Bristol
Brian BristolFounder & CEO2020–2025Founder of Pigeon, an app that enabled peer-to-peer lending between friends and family.
KCKaben Clauson
Kaben ClausonCo-Founder2022–2022Kaben Clauson founded TruePublic in 2016, a company focused on surveying public opinion among young Americans. He is now building Base, a technology-enabled social networking platform.
ABAdam Bulow
Adam BulowFounder

Investors · 17

305 VenturesreportedMiami

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Ascendo VenturesreportedMiami

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Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)reportedChicago

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Cresset CapitalreportedAtlanta

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Crossbeam Venture PartnersreportedNew York · $1M – $1.5M

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Fox Venturesreported$138.2K

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FundersClubreportedSan Francisco · $290K

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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LegalTechreportedFort Lauderdale

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MAGIC FundreportedLos Angeles · $50K – $5M

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Max VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $1.5M

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MentorsreportedLynnwood

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Pareto HoldingsreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Sandhill (ex Stonks)reportedSan Francisco

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Sovereigns Capital VenturereportedAtlanta · $3M – $20M

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Pigeon went on to found or lead other companies.

Kaben ClausonFounderFounded BaseAdam BulowFounderFounded Pigeon

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Companies working in the same space as Pigeon.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Pigeon Loans, Inc.

In the news

Pigeon Debuts Personal Loan App | PYMNTS.compymnts.com · Jan 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Pigeon do?
Pigeon was an app that facilitated loans between friends and family. The service operated from 2020 to 2025.
Who founded Pigeon?
Pigeon was founded by Brian Bristol, Kaben Clauson in 2020.
Who are Pigeon's investors?
Pigeon's investors include Y Combinator, 305 Ventures, Ascendo Ventures, Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV), Cresset Capital, Crossbeam Venture Partners, Fox Ventures, FundersClub and 9 more.
Where is Pigeon headquartered?
Pigeon is headquartered in Miami, US.