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PJC

PJC is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm has invested in over 100 companies across North America, including Expensify,...

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PJC

PJC is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm has invested in over 100 companies across North America, including Expensify, Nest, BlockFi, GetWell Network, and Nexamp. PJC has made 198 investments and has 35 portfolio exits, with Synthesis AI being their latest exit on September 25, 2025.

General information

Firm type

Private Equity

Year founded

2004

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Boston

Corporate office

Boston, MA, United States

Principals

David Martirano

Managing Partner

Matt Hayes

General Partner

Zaid Ashai

Venture Partner

Arun Saigal

Venture Partner

Alok Deshpande

Venture Partner

Sector focus

Enterprise SoftwareFinTechConsumer TechDigital HealthInsurTech

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at PJC?

Managing Partner David Martirano leads the firm. He is supported by General Partner Matt Hayes and venture partners Zaid Ashai, Arun Saigal, and Alok Deshpande, all listed on the firm's website. Specific check sizes and investment committee mechanics are not publicly detailed.

How does PJC source proprietary deal flow?

PJC's website highlights a large network of industry experts built over two decades, which the firm deploys to answer portfolio company questions and likely generates referrals. Its operator-heavy team — most partners are former founders, M&A professionals, and financial analysts — suggests that deal origination runs through operator-to-operator relationships rather than a centralized outbound engine.

Does PJC participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

Available evidence points to direct early-stage equity investments. PJC's portfolio page lists named company stakes without indicating fund-of-funds commitments, and the firm does not advertise any fund vehicles on its website. A direct-only model would be consistent with the firm's lean team size.

Which sectors does PJC explicitly avoid?

PJC does not publish a formal exclusions list. Its identified portfolio concentrates on enterprise software, fintech, consumer tech, digital health, and insurtech. There is no disclosed activity in life sciences, hard tech, or deep tech, suggesting those verticals are not part of the current thesis.

What have been PJC's liquidity outcomes for investors?

Publicly known exits include Expensify (NASDAQ: EXFY), a consumer IoT company acquired by Google, a consumer analytics platform acquired by Salesforce, a consumer energy company acquired by Mitsubishi, and a digital recruiting platform acquired by StepStone. These realized exits span enterprise SaaS, consumer hardware, and two-sided marketplaces.

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