Partner
Michael Pierce
General Partner, Digi Ventures
- Firm
- Digi Ventures
- Title
- General Partner
- Role
- General partner
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 18 September 2026
About
Michael Pierce is a Los Angeles-based investor and entrepreneur whose career bridges entertainment, real estate, and technology. As Co-Founder of Pierce Williams Entertainment and Zero Gravity Management, he produced and financed 10 feature films, grossing over $200 million, with titles like The Cooler (Oscar-nominated, starring William H. Macy) and Running Scared with Paul Walker. Beginning in Canadian oil & gas and real estate, Michael transitioned to public equities in the late 2000s. His success in technology stocks led him into venture capital, and in 2011, he co-founded WPSChallenger in London, which acquired assets, including Beyond Gaming and the Virgin Formula One team. In 2014, he launched Digi Ventures, backing early-stage tech founders in companies like Cargomatic, Prevoty (acquired by Imperva),Hello Giggles (acquired by Time Inc.) and Thrive Market.
Background
- Education
- Michael holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Western Ontario and an LLB from University College LondonSource (opens in a new tab)
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