Tom Hillman, Lewis & Clark Ventures

Tom Hillman, the founding general partner of Lewis & Clark Ventures, invests in late-seed through Series A B2B software. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Tom Hillman

Tom Hillman, the founding general partner of Lewis & Clark Ventures, invests in late-seed through Series A B2B software, healthcare, and agtech companies, typically deploying initial checks of $2 million to $3 million (with a separate agtech fund investing $3M–$7M). His portfolio includes notable exits such as Answers (nearly $1B exit) and Hoover’s, alongside current holdings like Benson Hill, Summersalt, and Adarza BioSystems. Hillman’s distinctive thesis emphasizes partnering with visionary founders in overlooked U.S. regions between the coasts, particularly the Midwest, to build iconic, sustainably growing B2B software companies rather than pursuing growth at all costs.

Tom Hillman at a glance

Role
Managing Partner
Organization
Lewis & Clark Ventures
Location
St Louis, Missouri
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital, Agriculture, Software, Health Care, Biotechnology, Analytics

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What does Tom Hillman invest in?
Tom Hillman at Lewis & Clark Ventures (St Louis, Missouri) — sector focus: Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital, Agriculture, Software, Health Care, Biotechnology, Analytics, Farming, Information Technology, AgTech, Food and B….
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Where is Tom Hillman based?
Tom Hillman is based in St Louis, Missouri.

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