Pace

Pace

Online platform for authentic video conversations

About Pace

Simplify's Rating
Why Pace is rated
B-
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$17.5M

Headquarters

California City, California

Founded

2020

Overview

Pace Group creates online talk groups that allow individuals to have honest and meaningful conversations through live video. The platform is designed for users over 18, promoting genuine interactions in a digital environment that often lacks depth. Users can join various talk groups, participate in live sessions, and connect with others seeking authentic discussions. Pace Group operates on a subscription-based model, where users pay a recurring fee for access to its features, and it may also generate revenue through targeted advertising based on user interactions. What sets Pace Group apart from competitors is its focus on fostering real connections and providing a space free from the superficiality often found on social media. The company's goal is to cultivate a community where individuals can engage in sincere conversations and share experiences.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for mental health apps boosts Pace's market potential.
  • Subscription economy growth supports Pace's revenue model.
  • Digital detox trend increases demand for authentic online interactions.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established apps like Calm and Headspace is intensifying.
  • Privacy concerns over data collection could lead to regulatory issues.
  • Economic downturns may reduce users' willingness to pay for subscriptions.

What makes Pace unique

  • Pace focuses on authentic, meaningful online interactions through moderated group video sessions.
  • The platform targets users over 18, ensuring mature and responsible interactions.
  • Pace collaborates with skilled mental health professionals for group facilitation.

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Funding

Total Funding

$17.5M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

ā†“ -5%

1 year growth

ā†‘ 3%

2 year growth

ā†‘ 3%
Finsmes
Dec 16th, 2021
Pace Raises $18M in Series A Funding

Pace, a San Francisco, CA-based modernĀ support network that helps people connect with custom-matched strangers in groups moderated by world-class facilitators, closed a $13m Series A funding round

Bizjournals
Dec 15th, 2021
Pace receives financing of $18M in Series A

But support networks are critical for getting through difficult circumstances, and Pace Groups, a San Francisco startup that provides virtual peer-to-peer support groups as an alternative to therapy, has raised $18 million, including a $13 million Series A led by Pace Capital, Sequoia and BoxGroup.

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