PearX is Pear VC's 12-week pre-seed accelerator in the Bay Area: $500K-$2M for 7%, under 25 teams per cohort. W27 regular deadline passed; now rolling.
PearX is the 12-week pre-seed accelerator run by Pear VC in San Francisco and Menlo Park. Each cohort has fewer than 25 teams, and Pear invests between $500K and $2M for 7% equity, which is a larger check than most accelerators write at this stage.
The W27 cohort runs from January to April 2027. Regular applications closed on October 4, 2026, and applications received after that date are reviewed on a rolling basis, so founders can still apply but without a guaranteed review window. Because the on-time deadline has passed, treat this entry as rolling until Pear announces the next cycle.
The program focuses on helping founders find product-market fit and prepare for a seed round, with Pear partners working closely with each team on product, hiring, go-to-market and fundraising. A small cohort means more partner attention per company, and the alumni network gives access to later-stage investors. PearX is a fit for founders with an idea or early prototype who want meaningful capital and hands-on support before raising. Verify current terms on the official page before applying. The program runs in San Francisco and Menlo Park from January to April 2027.
Most applications for programs like this ask for a short pitch deck, a clear description of the team and evidence of traction or customer conversations. Founders should tighten their story before applying and submit as soon as the application is complete, because rolling review tends to reward early, well-prepared submissions over last-minute ones.
Our pitch deck template will guide you through the requirements of an Accelerator-ready presentation.
