Pi Network Launches $100M Venture Capital Fund For Ecosystem Expansion

Pi Network has its sights on expanding its ecosystem with the latest play involving the launch of a $100M VC fund. The new fund will fund projects and startups

Pi Network is launching a $100 million venture capital fund to invest in startups building on its blockchain and using its native token, PI. The venture capital arm, Pi Network Ventures, will be funded with both USD and Pi Coins from the Pi Foundation’s reserves.

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Pi Network Ventures will invest in early-stage Pi-focused companies, including Series B and subsequent rounds. The venture capital fund will also invest in startups in select adjacencies, such as AI and e-commerce, to expand support beyond blockchain-native startups.

“This initiative gives creators the resources they need to build solutions that solve real problems while reinforcing the value of the Pi ecosystem,” said Nicolas Kokkalis, member of the Pi Core Team.

The venture capital fund launch comes as the Pi Foundation prepares for a major appearance at Consensus 2025. The project is expected to make a significant announcement at the event.

Earlier this month, the PCT teased an ecosystem announcement for May 14, leaving community members on edge. While the $100M fund has triggered a wave of excitement, there is speculation that the launch is only the tip of the iceberg.

Community members have their sights on a potential exchange listing for the Pi Network. While chatter of a potential Binance listing continues to percolate, an Huobi listing for Pi Network has seen a recent surge in optimism.

Huobi has dropped a string of hints towards a potential listing in its recent social media posts. Additionally, interest in an Upbit listing has also been sparked due to the vast number of Pi Coin holders in South Korea.

Ahead of the ecosystem announcement, the Pi Network price today, May 13, crossed $1, to price above Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). A listing announcement during the Consensus 2025 event will herald mainstream adoption for the project in addition to the potential upside of a Pi Coin price rally.