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TCV

TCV, based in California, backs generalist sectors at Series A and Series B, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $10 million to over $30 million, as with Netflix and Airbnb.

Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check size$10M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team24 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at TCV

24 people on the investing team, 14 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Amol Helekar
Amol HelekarGeneral PartnerFocus: software, fintech, tech-enabled services, and AI.
Jay Hoag
Jay HoagFounding General PartnerHe has over 40 years of technology investing experience and previously was a managing director at Chancellor Capital Management.
John Doran
John DoranGeneral PartnerFocus: consumer, fintech, enterprise software, and AI.
Michael Kalfayan
Michael KalfayanGeneral PartnerFocus: European technology investments in fintech, consumer, enterprise software, and AI.
Muz Ashraf
Muz AshrafGeneral PartnerFocus: software, fintech, internet, and AI investments.
Nari Ansari
Nari AnsariGeneral PartnerFocus: software, fintech, and healthcare IT investments.
Neil Tolaney
Neil TolaneyGeneral PartnerHe has experience in investment and operations within the consumer internet sector.
Ric Fenton
Ric FentonGeneral PartnerHe previously worked as an attorney at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
Woody Marshall
Woody MarshallGeneral PartnerHe serves on boards including Spotify and Payoneer, and previously worked at Trident Capital.
Aaron Ford
Aaron FordPartnerHe previously worked in TMT investment banking at J.P.
Alexander Wortmann
Alexander WortmannPartnerFocus: enterprise software, fintech, and AI.
Chris Degiere
Chris DegierePartnerHe previously held leadership roles at LinkedIn and started a technology consultancy.
Marta Suarez Estebanez
Marta Suarez EstebanezPartnerFocus: enterprise software and AI investments.
Morgan Gerlak
Morgan GerlakPartnerFocus: infrastructure software and AI investments.
David Liang
David LiangVice PresidentHe previously worked at Lazard, Spectrum Equity, and Mill Road Capital, and studied at the University of California, Berkeley.
Evan Hochhauser
Evan HochhauserVice PresidentFocus: infrastructure software and AI investments.
Jeff Baldwin
Jeff BaldwinPrincipalFocus: enterprise software, tech-enabled services, and AI.
Jonathan Poffley
Jonathan PoffleyVice PresidentFocus: consumer, defense, fintech, software, space, and AI.
Rafael Birnbaum
Rafael BirnbaumVice PresidentFocus: consumer, fintech, enterprise software, and AI investments.
Serhat Kizilboga
Serhat KizilbogaVice PresidentFocus: consumer, fintech, enterprise software, and AI investments.
Sudeep Jandyam
Sudeep JandyamPrincipalFocus: consumer/SME, fintech, digital health, and AI.
Zach RiedyVice PresidentFocus: enterprise software investments with an emphasis on IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Jamie ChenAssociate
Karol CieslukAssociateFocus: consumer, fintech, enterprise software, and AI.

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Writes $10M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

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Questions

What stage does TCV invest in?

TCV reports entry at series a, series b.

How much does TCV invest?

TCV reports checks of $10M to $30M+.

Does TCV lead rounds?

Yes. TCV says it can lead.

Who are the partners at TCV?

Amol Helekar (General Partner), Jay Hoag (Founding General Partner), John Doran (General Partner), Michael Kalfayan (General Partner), Muz Ashraf (General Partner), Nari Ansari (General Partner).

Is TCV active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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