Pioneer Square Labs
Overview
Pioneer Square Labs (PSL) operates as a startup studio and venture fund, playing a unique role in the tech ecosystem. Unlike traditional venture capital firms, PSL doesn't just invest in already existing startups; instead, they cultivate their own ideas, build new companies from scratch, and then invest in them. By assembling a team of experienced entrepreneurs, technologists, and investors, PSL sets out to solve big problems and create innovative solutions.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SageOx | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Certivo | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tin Can | Dec 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BluePill | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Dropzone AI | Jul 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
Key People
Ben Gilbert
Co-Founder and Managing Director, PSL Ventures
Cynthia Mason
Retained Executive Recruiting Partner - Hiring Founders CEOs CTOs
Geoff Entress
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Greg Gottesman
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Julie Sandler
Venture Partner, Co-founder & General Partner, PSL Ventures, Managing Director, PSL
David Zager
Partner Chief Design Officer
Palvi Mehta
CFO And Operating Partner
Alex Ray
Principal
Shilpa Kannan
Principal
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
