5 startups that caught VCs’ attention at the latest PearX demo daymyappsplusOctober 6, 2026 There isn’t a shortage of accelerators for startups, but one of the few that investors watch closely is PearX, a 12-week program that caps its cohorts at a mere 20 startups and is run by Pear VC, a pre-seed and seed-focused venture firm.