Pioneer
Also known as Pioneer.app
Accelerator Remote Since 2018 pioneer.app inactive
Overview
Online startup accelerator aimed at founders outside traditional tech hubs, backed by Stripe. Founders worked on their projects remotely and received regular feedback from peers and mentors. It funded more than 150 companies with over 300 founders in more than 50 countries, then stopped making new investments in 2024, though it still supports its existing founder community.
What startups get
Selected founders received investment, mentorship from an advisor network of startup founders and investors, and access to an online accelerator community. Pioneer's public site does not state the investment terms, and no new investments are being made.
Details
- Type
- Accelerator
- Headquarters
- Remote
- Runs in
- Remote
- Format
- Online, remote
- Stages
- Pre-seed
- Started
- 2018
- Status
- Inactive (closed, merged, or paused)
- Website
- pioneer.app
Notable alumni
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.