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Pace Capital

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Thesis

Support early-stage founders solving real problems through technology with conviction-driven, low-volume approach. Emphasize companies addressing fundamental shifts in software economics as LLMs drive creation costs to zero. Partner deeply with founders combining institutional investing expertise with hands-on operational mentorship.

Likely not a fit for

Late-stage institutional plays, non-technology focused investments, founders without execution capability or domain expertise

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

CP

Chris Paik

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

+ Pitch

c•••@pa•••.com

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JC

Jordan Cooper

PartnerPartner

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j•••@pa•••.com

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Portfolio

ThebrowserEnterprise Software

The Browser Company develops innovative web browsers, including Arc, aimed at enhancing internet use and prioritizing security. With a focus on creating a more personal and creative browsing experience, they are reimagining the web browser as a foundational tool for work and life online.

NetBirdSecurity Cyber

NetBird combines a WireGuard®-based overlay network with Zero Trust Network Access, providing a unified open source platform for reliable and secure connectivity.

TrolleyFintech Payments

Trolley is a modern payouts platform designed for the internet economy, offering end-to-end payouts automation for businesses to send payments globally.

Dework
HolobiomeBiotech Life Sciences

Holobiome discovers and develops first-in-class therapies from the human microbiome, translating emerging science into next-generation probiotics and targeted solutions for whole-body health.

NeurableRobotics Automation

Neurable is pioneering the future of human-computer interaction through proprietary brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, enabling users to interact with everyday devices using brain signals.

NexusGaming

Nexus is a Support-a-Creator platform that connects game publishers with content creators, enabling them to manage programs that reward creators for promoting games and in-game items.

Suma BrandsEcommerce Marketplaces

Suma Brands focuses on acquiring and scaling brands and products that have the potential to resonate with customers. They enhance brand identity and identify opportunities for product development.

TiltifyEcommerce Marketplaces

Tiltify provides interactive fundraising tools that allow individuals and communities to raise funds for charities and personal causes.

BeamEnterprise Software

Beam is a company that offers a comprehensive platform for construction project management, integrating tools for estimating, project management, and financial management. Their software is designed to help contractors streamline operations, improve profitability, and enhance overall project organization.

Pace Groups
ComfyUIEnterprise Software

ComfyUI is a software company developing tools for generative AI workflows, focusing on open-source visual AI software. It allows users to generate images from text prompts using various AI models.

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Pace Capital Research Investment Thesis Pace Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Chris Paik and Jordan Cooper, based in New York City. The firm focuses on identifying innovative technology companies with the potential for significant growth across multiple sectors. Chris Paik, previously a Partner at Thrive Capital (where he invested in companies like Twitch, Unity, a

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