What does Thomas J. Hillman invest in?

Thomas J. Hillman at Lewis & Clark Ventures (Saint Louis, MO) — sector focus: Agriculture, Healthcare Technology Systems, Software.

How do I contact Thomas J. Hillman?

Thomas J. Hillman's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is Thomas J. Hillman based?

Thomas J. Hillman is based in Saint Louis, MO.

Thomas J. Hillman, Lewis & Clark Ventures

About Thomas J. Hillman

Thomas Hillman is the Founding General Partner of Lewis & Clark Ventures, a St. Louis-based early-stage venture capital firm he founded in 2015 after selling his stake in Answers.com during its $1 billion exit. The firm targets late seed through Series A investments in B2B software companies, focusing on sectors like AI/ML, big data, HR tech, and healthtech, with a geographic preference for overlooked Midwest regions. Lewis & Clark typically deploys $2 million to $3 million per initial check and prioritizes founders demonstrating product-market fit with $500K–$1M in revenue. Notable portfolio companies include Benson Hill Biosystems, Springbuk, ArborXR, and MedAvail, spanning healthtech, analytics, and retail tech. Hillman brings distinctive operational experience as a serial entrepreneur who has owned over 60 businesses with 16 successful exits, including early board roles at Answers and Hoover’s. He emphasizes sustainable growth over growth-at-all-costs and serves on multiple boards including Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis.

Thomas J. Hillman at a glance

Role: Principal
Organization: Lewis & Clark Ventures
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Investor type: Venture Capital
Focus areas: Agriculture, Healthcare Technology Systems, Software

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What does Thomas J. Hillman invest in?: Thomas J. Hillman at Lewis & Clark Ventures (Saint Louis, MO) — sector focus: Agriculture, Healthcare Technology Systems, Software.
How do I contact Thomas J. Hillman?: Thomas J. Hillman's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Thomas J. Hillman based?: Thomas J. Hillman is based in Saint Louis, MO.

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Thomas J. Hillman, Lewis & Clark Ventures

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