Pigeon
DefunctYC W22Miami, US · Founded 2020 · 5 employees · 1 known investors
Pigeon was an app that facilitated loans between friends and family. The service operated from 2020 to 2025.
Also known as Pigeon Loans
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Pigeon was founded in 2020 by Brian Bristol and Kaben Clauson.
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Brian Bristolin𝕏Founder & CEO2020–2025Founder of Pigeon, an app that enabled peer-to-peer lending between friends and family.
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Kaben Clausonin𝕏Co-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.
Investors · 1
Competitors · 8
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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.
- Where is Pigeon headquartered?
- Pigeon is headquartered in Miami, US.