What does Pejman Nozad invest in?

Pejman Nozad at Pear Ventures (Palo Alto, California, United States) — sector focus: E Commerce.

How do I contact Pejman Nozad?

Pejman Nozad's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is Pejman Nozad based?

Pejman Nozad is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.

Pejman Nozad, Pear Ventures — Investor Profile

About Pejman Nozad

Pejman Nozad is the Co-Founder and Founding Managing Partner of Pear VC, a seed-stage venture firm he launched in 2013 with Mar Hershenson after an early career as a Persian rug salesman in Palo Alto. He focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage founders across generalist and deep-tech sectors, including AI, biotech, developer tools, and consumer internet. Nozad typically acts as a seed investor leading rounds for early-stage companies, having backed over 100 startups with a portfolio collectively valued above $50 billion. Notable portfolio companies include DoorDash, Dropbox, Gusto, and Guardant Health, all seeded by Nozad in their earliest phases. His distinctive point of view emphasizes that human connection and relationship-building are as critical as financial acumen in venture success, a philosophy he has shared in public interviews and podcasts. Ranked first on the Forbes Midas Seed List from 2023 to 2025, Nozad is recognized for identifying founders at “day zero” and supporting them through early growth.

Pejman Nozad at a glance

Role: Founding Managing Partner
Organization: Pear Ventures
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Investor type: Individual/Angel
Portfolio companies listed: 22
Investments recorded: 23

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What does Pejman Nozad invest in?: Pejman Nozad at Pear Ventures (Palo Alto, California, United States) — sector focus: E Commerce.
How do I contact Pejman Nozad?: Pejman Nozad's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Pejman Nozad based?: Pejman Nozad is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.

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Pejman Nozad, Pear Ventures

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