Pienza Ventures is a Seattle-based early-stage venture fund focused on helping Indian SaaS and AI startups penetrate the US market. Founded by Aaron Bird and backed by firms such as Version One Capital, MHS Ventures, and Cercano Management, Pienza Ventures aims to leverage the burgeoning Indian startup ecosystem. It offers an accelerator program featuring world-class mentorship through a variety of formats such as one-on-one strategy support, US market immersion, and exposure to potential early customers. The venture fund is particularly tailored for startups ready to scale their US go-to-market strategy by accelerating market access and providing strategic guidance tailored to each company's needs. As part of its commitment, Pienza Ventures eschews program fees in favor of an advisory equity model and offers the possibility of investments through its partners.