PivotNorth Capital is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2011 by Tim Connors, who previously worked at U.S. Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, with occasional investments in later stages. PivotNorth targets sectors addressing grand challenges such as vulnerable families, education, mental health, and environmental sustainability.
Notable portfolio companies include Chime, Looker, and Wonolo, which have collectively raised significant capital. Tim Connors, the key decision-maker, brings extensive experience from his tenure at prestigious firms. PivotNorth Capital emphasizes coaching tech founders to tackle significant global issues, offering strategic guidance and support beyond financial investment. This hands-on approach aims to empower startups to achieve impactful solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems.
PivotNorth Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments37
Current Portfolio Count20
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Seed16 (45.7%)
Series A9 (25.7%)
Pre-Seed4 (11.4%)
Series B4 (11.4%)
Series Unknown2 (5.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 46%Series A 26%Pre-Seed 11%Series B 11%Series Unknown 6%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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PivotNorth Capital - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end