PixelVentures
About
PixelVentures is an investment fund that PixelEdge operates to assist sustainability startup companies with their initial costs. We look for early-stage organizations with experience in the sector, particularly those that have innovative ideas with the potential to scale globally.
Criteria
Required Criteria:
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Domain Expertise: Founders with deep, personal knowledge of the target market.
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Pathway to Adoption: Founders with clear experience and connections to secure initial clients.
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Growth Potential: Founders demonstrating the ability to scale their startup into a venture-scale company, with the credibility and vision to attract necessary funding.
Preferred Criteria: While not required, we have a strong preference for startups that meet one or more of the following criteria:
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Lead Investor: The current round has a lead investor willing to share their due diligence.
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Focus on Sustainability: We prioritize investments in ventures within the sustainability sector, driving innovation and solutions that contribute to a greener future.
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Local Connection: Based in, or connected to, Western Massachusetts.
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Development Partnership: We welcome startups seeking a development partner, as we enjoy helping build products that drive innovation and keep us on the cutting edge.
Process
Investments of up to $50,000 are selected on a rolling basis based on current funding and opportunities.
To apply:
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Contact Us with a brief description of how you meet our funding criteria.
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If we are interested, we will contact you with a request for your company’s:
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Executive summary
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Slide deck
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Pitch video
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We will contact you in 2-4 weeks if we are interested in moving forward.
Additional benefits of working with PixelVentures
For select investments, we provide reduced-price software development services to create custom digital solutions for your sustainability startup. For more about solutions we’ve implemented, see our Solutions.