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Who it is for

Pear says any founder starting a company can apply, including solo founders. Founders who have previously raised up to $2 million remain eligible.

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Timeline

Pear advertises two cohorts each year. Its general schedule says winter cohorts begin in January and run through April.

How to go about it

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    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

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  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

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About Pear VC

Pear VC

Venture Capital

Investing in the next generation of founders.

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Fast-track your career in venture capital with hands-on experience.

Location
United States
Format
Hybrid
Deadline
Aug 9, 2026

From public sources

What the sources say about PearX

  • Pear’s general schedule says winter cohorts run through April, without exact W27 dates.

    Source: PearX
  • Pear’s general schedule says winter cohorts begin in January, without exact W27 dates.

    Source: PearX
  • Pear advertises two PearX cohorts annually.

    Source: PearX
  • The inspected W27 page gives its regular deadline as October 4th at 11:59PM PST; the sentence does not state the year.

    Source: PearX Application
  • Pear says founders with up to $2M previously raised remain eligible.

    Source: PearX
  • Pear welcomes solo founders.

    Source: PearX

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