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Pinecone
Vector database infrastructure for AI retrieval and semantic search.
Stage
growth
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Pinecone is interesting
Pinecone helped define the vector DB category that RAG architectures depend on. Still central to AI infra purchasing decisions.
Key facts
- Series B (Apr 2023): $100M at $750M led by a16z; Menlo Ventures and Wing continued (Pinecone press)
- Co-investors not in VCT directory: ICONIQ Growth, Wing Venture Capital
- Source: https://www.pinecone.io/newsroom/pinecone-raises-usd100m-in-series-b-funding-to-provide-long-term-memory-for-ai/
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Industries
AI & Machine Learning Infrastructure & Cloud Developer Tools
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FAQs about Pinecone
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
Pinecone is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24