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PIF VC
The Pay It Forward Company exists to build durable systems that improve life at scale. It invests where problems start, backing infrastructure, platforms, and...
PIF VC
The Pay It Forward Company exists to build durable systems that improve life at scale. It invests where problems start, backing infrastructure, platforms, and technologies that solve root causes. The firm funds and founds companies across financial access, logistics, energy, health, and digital infrastructure, and commits 20 percent of GP profits to philanthropy.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles
Corporate office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Principals
Raaid Hossain
General Partner
Raaid Hossain
General Partner and co-founder
Omar Chohan
General Partner
Omar Chohan
Co Founder and General Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does PIF VC invest its own balance sheet or manage outside capital?
The firm's capital structure is not publicly disclosed. Its website references backing 'select emerging managers' and operating a venture portfolio, but whether this activity is funded by a single proprietary pool, a family office, or multiple limited partners is unclear. No SEC filings or regulatory disclosures confirming fund structure were identified.
What does PIF VC's advisory practice do alongside its venture investments?
The firm runs a parallel advisory business that builds operational infrastructure for founders, family offices, private equity firms, and enterprises. The website does not detail whether advisory clients overlap with portfolio companies or operate separately, nor whether advisory fees contribute to the philanthropic commitment.
Who makes investment decisions at PIF VC?
The firm lists a leadership team on its website without naming individual decision-makers or providing biographical detail. No named partners, managing directors, or investment committee members are publicly associated with the firm in available sources.
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