Timothy J. Connors, PivotNorth Capital

Timothy J. Connors is the Founder and Managing Partner of PivotNorth Capital, an early-stage venture firm in Palo Alto. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Timothy J. Connors

Timothy J. Connors is the Founder and Managing Partner of PivotNorth Capital, an early-stage venture firm in Palo Alto, CA, and previously spent 12 years as a partner at Sequoia Capital and US Venture Partners. His investment thesis targets seed and Series A rounds in software-focused companies, with a focus on sectors like SaaS, consumer software, and technologies addressing global challenges in sustainability and vulnerable families. Connors typically acts as the first investor and lead partner, emphasizing a hands-on founder-coaching model rather than passive capital provision. Notable portfolio companies include Chime, Zipline, CloudPassage, and Blekko, with the firm achieving 24 exits and over $40B in market cap created. He distinguishes himself through an operator-first approach that prioritizes deep mentorship to help founders build businesses with compelling unit economics. Connors is a co-author of three US patents, has co-founded seven companies, and has appeared four times on the Forbes Midas List of top global VCs.

Timothy J. Connors at a glance

Role
Founder & Managing Partner
Organization
PivotNorth Capital
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Commercial Services, Software

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Timothy J. Connors at PivotNorth Capital (Palo Alto, CA) — sector focus: Commercial Services, Software.
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Timothy J. Connors is based in Palo Alto, CA.

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