Pi Network Bets Big: 10% of PI Supply Locked for $100M Startup Fund

Pi Network just made a power move—diverting a hefty 10% of its total PI supply to fuel a $100 million startup fund. This isn’t just spare change; it’s a strategic play to bootstrap innovation within its ecosystem while the broader crypto market watches skeptically.

Why it matters: Most blockchain projects talk big about developer support—Pi’s putting actual tokens where its mouth is. But let’s see if VCs bite, or if this becomes another ’build it and they might come’ crypto fairytale.

The fine print: That 10% slice could either become rocket fuel for Pi’s adoption... or a masterclass in token dilution. Either way, the founders win—their treasury stays flush while startups shoulder the volatility risk. Classic crypto economics.

Pi Network’s $100 Million Venture to Improve Utility

The initiative comes shortly after PI Network’s Open Network launch, which enabled external connectivity. Pi Network Ventures will support early-stage to Series B companies that integrate Pi into products, services, or business processes. Investments will focus on sectors beyond crypto, including AI, fintech, ecommerce, embedded payments, and consumer applications.

Unlike typical blockchain venture funds, Pi Network Ventures plans to operate with Silicon Valley-style sourcing, selection, and vetting processes. Most investments will be made directly in Pi tokens rather than fiat, aligning incentives with Pi’s ecosystem growth.

The Pi Foundation emphasized that the fund’s goal is to accelerate real-world use cases of Pi and strengthen network effects among its tens of millions of KYC-verified users. The $100M is not guaranteed to be fully deployed and will be invested over time depending on the quality and number of applicants.

This marks a major development step as Pi seeks broader real-world integration and decentralized utility expansion.