AI

We invest in applications, tooling and infrastructure that enables the advancement and utilization of Artificial Intelligence.

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Here are some of the things we’re interested in, but there are far more than what we’ve shared on this page. If you’re building something cool, we want to hear from you, regardless of whether it’s listed here or not.

Human-simulating agents

AI agents that simulate human interactions, from companions to customer support.

Security & assurance

AI leveraged solutions for defense through risks detection, prioritization, and automated mitigation, as well as evaluation and improvement of LLMs reliability.

Synthetic data pipelines

Automated data gaps detection and synthetic data generation to train and improve LLMs performance.

Video

GenAI enabled creation, efficient editing, and enhancement of videos, revolutionizing both the movie and marketing industries.

Robotics

The era of robots has arrived. Standardization across hardware and software as well as model proliferation, allowing growing adoption of AI powered robots.

Domain-specific agents

Industry specialized AI agents capable of making intelligent decisions independently in code, healthcare, marketing and more.

Data is the new code

Advanced data pipelines and integration solutions for AI orchestration layer.

Healthcare and biotech

AI solutions that enhance and automate both non-clinical and clinical workflows, optimizing efficiency and quality of patient care and accelerating drug discovery, development, and access.

Enterprise apps

Lean and customized apps built and powered by AI, delivering improved performance with minimal implementation effort.

New models modalities

Generative AI models capable of processing new, varied inputs such as biological and sensor data.

Dev tools

Highly reliable and productive dev tools to detect bugs, test, and fix code, as well as to build new internal AI applications.

Simulations

AI-driven simulations allowing high accuracy and fidelity in complex simulations in a shorter time and less labor involved.

Application layer

AI-based applications enhancing employee performance, saving time, and reducing manual work.

Marketplaces

AI-enabled marketplaces supercharging demand, supply or both sides with AI.

Evaluation & observation

New CI/CD platforms for AI systems.

Automations

AI-powered automation of workflows for process discovery, abstraction, and improved execution.

Solvvy team
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Pear is, in my humble opinion, the most extraordinary early-stage investment firm ever created. The secret of their success is their completely founder-first ethos.

Mahesh Ram CEO

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The difference with Pear is that even after several rounds of funding, they continue to work with us and add value.

King Alandy Dy CEO and Co-Founder

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Whether it’s fundraising prep, investor intros, or hiring the extended Pear team has always been there when we had an operational problem to solve.

William Ross CEO and Co-Founder

Arash has an in-depth understanding of AI technology, and he asks all the critical questions to ensure we build the product right from the building to serve the customers.

Bella Liu Co-Founder and CEO, Orby AI

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Arash Afrakhteh

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Mar Hershenson

Founding Managing Partner

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Shravan Reddy

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Aparna Sinha

Visiting Partner

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