The Pearl Fund
New York City, New Yorkthepearl.fund
Overview
The Pearl Fund is a pioneering investment firm and the first Opportunity Zone (OZ) venture capital fund in the United States, specializing in structured, tax-advantaged strategies. It focuses on investing in high-potential, early-stage technology startups. The firm was founded by Brian P. Phillips and was ranked by Forbes as one of the top 10 OZ fund managers. In 2025, the firm launched the Pearl Bitcoin Fund, a $500 million vehicle that also utilizes the OZ structure to offer tax-free returns on Bitcoin investments for accredited investors.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
thepearl.fundInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| hellohive | Feb 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Kwant | Mar 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Inclusively | Feb 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| driverDOC | Jan 2021 | Seed | Lead |
| Micronic Technologies | Oct 2020 | Seed | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
