Ken Pelowski, Pinnacle Ventures

Ken Pelowski, Managing Partner at Pinnacle Ventures, invests in early-stage to late-stage companies primarily in clean. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Ken Pelowski

Ken Pelowski, Managing Partner at Pinnacle Ventures, invests in early-stage to late-stage companies primarily in clean technology, healthcare, and information technology (including internet, mobile, media, and enterprise software) with equity checks up to $15 million and debt from $0.5–$25 million. His notable portfolio includes Ayla Networks, Cloud9, Everlane, SilverPeak, TechStyle, and Viajanet, alongside past investments in acquired firms like Bluekai (Oracle) and Farecast (Microsoft). Pelowski’s distinctive thesis centers on providing flexible debt and equity financing combined with operational support to help startups achieve category leadership in large markets.

Ken Pelowski at a glance

Role
Managing Partner
Organization
Pinnacle Ventures
Location
Menlo Park, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital, Software, Health Care, Biotechnology, Internet, Advertising

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What does Ken Pelowski invest in?
Ken Pelowski at Pinnacle Ventures (Menlo Park, CA) — sector focus: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital, Software, Health Care, Biotechnology, Internet, Advertising, Information Technology, E-Commerce, Medical Device,….
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Ken Pelowski's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Ken Pelowski based?
Ken Pelowski is based in Menlo Park, CA.

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