LAGOS, Nigeria — On May 14, 2025, Pi Foundation don announce dem launch of Pi Network Ventures, wey get $100 million for startups wey go help boost the use and adoption of Pi cryptocurrency.
This initiative, Pi Network Ventures, go use both Pi tokens and US dollars for investment. Dem set this fund to target high-quality startups and businesses wey fit drive innovation and ecosystem growth for Pi.
”This strategic program de aimed to support startups wey get serious potential to make value for the world,” dem talk for an X post from Pi Network.
The funds go take from the 10% reserve of Pi tokens wey dey allocated for ecosystem development, according to Pi tokenomics. This new venture fund fit support both blockchain-native businesses and those wey dey operate for traditional technology sectors like FinTech, e-commerce and AI.
Omo, Pi Network Ventures no be your regular blockchain fund. Dem dey take a Silicon Valley approach for investment with serious sourcing and vetting processes to find startups wey dey impact market positively.
“Our aim na to make sure say we dey back projects wey no just dey look for profit, but wey go create real-world value and integrate Pi into dem services,” a Pi Network spokesperson talk.
This fund dey look to invest in a variety of startups, from early-stage ones to Series B businesses and beyond. This one go increase access to high-potential innovators while also help scale businesses wey don get proven records.
”We believe say as more businesses dey accept Pi, them go carry am enter different sectors, this one go make the ecosystem dey stronger and provide more opportunities for Pioneers,” di spokesperson add.
Nah wetin make Pi Network Ventures unique be because dem no just dey focus on crypto startups; dem dey also open to businesses wey fit include AI applications, embedded payments, social networks and real-world applications.
Once company enter Pi Network Ventures, dem fit get access to over 19 million verified users wey ready to test new products and services. Dis user base dey provide a competitive edge to any startup wey join the ecosystem, one Pi Network representative explain.
Investments go often dey in Pi currency directly, because Pi Network want to ensure say as dem dey invest, dem dey also build the very currency wey those startups dey help to grow.
The Pi Foundation no get any obligation to put down the whole $100 million. Di investment go depend on di quality and readiness of applicants. The foundation fit decide to delay investment based on strategy and demand.”
As Pi Network enter dis new phase with di launch of di Open Network, di establishment of Pi Network Ventures go further enhance di foundation mission of supporting and growing di global utility of Pi.
Entrepreneurs wey wan talk to Pi Network Ventures fit apply through di Pi Network website. Dis opportunity fit mark di beginning of a new chapter for Pi as dem dey move from theory to practical application for ecosystem growth.
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