Key Takeaways:
- Pi Network launched a $100M fund, Pi Network Ventures, to support startups enhancing its blockchain ecosystem.
- The fund offers investments in Pi tokens and USD, targeting projects from early stages to Series B across various sectors.
- It aims to increase Pi token utility and drive real-world adoption by integrating Pi into business and consumer applications.
Pi Network has launched Pi Network Ventures, a $100 million fund to support startups that boost real-world use of its blockchain.
Announced on May 14, the initiative will invest in projects using Pi (PI) tokens and US dollars, targeting those building on or contributing to the Pi ecosystem.
Pi Network Ventures has officially launched—a $100 million initiative, held in Pi and USD, to invest in startups and businesses that advance the utility and real-world adoption of Pi. Go to the Pi mining app home screen to learn more.
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) May 14, 2025
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Managed by the Pi Foundation—an “ownerless” body committed to long-term development—the fund draws from 10% of Pi’s total token supply allocated for ecosystem growth.
The goal is to increase Pi’s utility by integrating it into business applications, encouraging broader adoption through commerce, apps, and services.
Pi Network Ventures plans to fund startups from early development stages to Series B and beyond, especially those with proven market potential.
Unlike typical crypto-focused initiatives, this venture will also invest in sectors like fintech, generative AI, e-commerce, social platforms, and embedded payments.
It adopts a traditional Silicon Valley-style approach with rigorous vetting and due diligence, aiming to back high-impact, disruptive startups.
By aligning resources with promising founders and innovative businesses, Pi Network aims to spark a cycle of innovation and adoption that strengthens both its blockchain and the broader tech ecosystem.