Pierre Villeneuve, Ph.D.

Board Director, Startup Advisor, Vineyard Owner

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 15 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2019
VC🌍 United States
5
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2
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1
Mid stage
0
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15y
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Advisor, Investor
2019
We are tackling the worldwide counterfeit goods market. Using the same technology as Apple Pay and Google Pay, our cloud based software enables brands to protect their physical products through encrypted NFC tags that are authenticated with the tap of a customer’s smartphone.
Advisor, Investor
2018
RaySecur’s proprietary security scanning technology is used by leading Fortune 500 companies, including 4 of the 5 largest US corporations, and government agencies to detect security threats and keep their employees and operations safe across the globe. Our scanners display lifelike images and real-time video of contents inside envelopes, boxes, and other enclosures using a patented imaging approach based on T-rays or millimeter waves. Once the stuff of science fiction, we like to say that we’ve got T-ray Vision! Pairing 4D scans with live action video means threats can’t hide – the operator sees shifting powders, sloshing liquids, cyber threats, and all the other dangerous or malicious substances listed by the Department of Homeland Security that make their way into facilities undetected – until now. Security leaders of Fortune 500 companies, leaders of G8 nations, presidential candidates, executive protection and US government entities trust our scanners to safeguard their employees and operations from disruptions and damage that attacks can cause. We are entrepreneurs at heart, always challenging the status quo and always ready to tackle the next challenge. We think strategically but are not afraid to roll-up our sleeves and get the job done no matter how big or small. We are dedicated and focused, but also make time to play and celebrate our successes. • Authentic – we are a diverse team with a wide range of backgrounds and skills that genuinely like each other and the work that we do • Dedicated – we are supportive of each other and our customers with the goal of changing the face of security imaging • Industrious – we’re continually working to improve the customer experience and bring out the best in each other • Aware – we know what’s at stake and how our customers are counting on us to help keep them safe each and every day RaySecur has transformed how leading security teams keep their people and business safe from all types of mail attacks.
Board Member, Investor
2012
TECHNICOIL LLC is a company based out of 775 Rte 16 Ossipee,, New Hampshire, United States.
Board Member, Advisor, Investor
2012
At GelSight, we’re creating breakthrough solutions that unlock the unlimited potential of tactile sensing technology to transform industrial process efficiency, accuracy and quality. GelSight was born from leading-edge academic research. Our co-founders were research scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), developing new technologies in the fields of 3D imaging, perceptual modeling and signal processing, building a rich IP estate. All of us at GelSight share their drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Experience · 7 entries
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Investments (5)
Founder (1)
Board (2)
2019
Advisor, Investor
2019
We are tackling the worldwide counterfeit goods market. Using the same technology as Apple Pay and Google Pay, our cloud based software enables brands to protect their physical products through encrypted NFC tags that are authenticated with the tap of a customer’s smartphone.
2018
Advisor, Investor
2018
RaySecur’s proprietary security scanning technology is used by leading Fortune 500 companies, including 4 of the 5 largest US corporations, and government agencies to detect security threats and keep their employees and operations safe across the globe. Our scanners display lifelike images and real-time video of contents inside envelopes, boxes, and other enclosures using a patented imaging approach based on T-rays or millimeter waves. Once the stuff of science fiction, we like to say that we’ve got T-ray Vision! Pairing 4D scans with live action video means threats can’t hide – the operator sees shifting powders, sloshing liquids, cyber threats, and all the other dangerous or malicious substances listed by the Department of Homeland Security that make their way into facilities undetected – until now. Security leaders of Fortune 500 companies, leaders of G8 nations, presidential candidates, executive protection and US government entities trust our scanners to safeguard their employees and operations from disruptions and damage that attacks can cause. We are entrepreneurs at heart, always challenging the status quo and always ready to tackle the next challenge. We think strategically but are not afraid to roll-up our sleeves and get the job done no matter how big or small. We are dedicated and focused, but also make time to play and celebrate our successes. • Authentic – we are a diverse team with a wide range of backgrounds and skills that genuinely like each other and the work that we do • Dedicated – we are supportive of each other and our customers with the goal of changing the face of security imaging • Industrious – we’re continually working to improve the customer experience and bring out the best in each other • Aware – we know what’s at stake and how our customers are counting on us to help keep them safe each and every day RaySecur has transformed how leading security teams keep their people and business safe from all types of mail attacks.
2012
Board Member, Investor
2012
TECHNICOIL LLC is a company based out of 775 Rte 16 Ossipee,, New Hampshire, United States.
Board Member, Advisor, Investor
2012
At GelSight, we’re creating breakthrough solutions that unlock the unlimited potential of tactile sensing technology to transform industrial process efficiency, accuracy and quality. GelSight was born from leading-edge academic research. Our co-founders were research scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), developing new technologies in the fields of 3D imaging, perceptual modeling and signal processing, building a rich IP estate. All of us at GelSight share their drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
2011
Board Member, Investor
2011
Precision Fabricators is an advanced manufacturer of custom-designed stainless steel cylinders, bubblers and ampoules, providing trusted solutions for over 30 years. Our DOT-certified and ISO Registered products are manufactured with extraordinary quality, reliability, and safety, and are designed for use in a wide range of industries, spanning semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, adhesives, and food products. In particular, our bubblers, cylinders, and ampoules are heavily used in Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) and Metal-Organic Vapor Phase Epitaxy (MOVPE). We offer over 400 cylinder variations with cutting-edge features, including internal chambers, bypass valves, dip tubes, and more. At Precision Fabricators, we recognize the importance of our role in your project success. Our 200+ customers value not only our custom capabilities and world-class quality, but also our rapid response time. We deliver fully-tested systems consistently on-time to meet our customers​ needs. Contact us or visit our product pages to learn more.
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2011–2019 · 5 investments
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