Tom Hillman

Tom Hillman

Founding Partner atLewis & Clark VenturesSt. Louis

Tom Hillman is a founding general partner at Lewis & Clark Ventures. He has owned over 60 businesses and was an early investor in Answers, also serving on boards including Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis.

What Tom can write

Writes checks of$1M to $3M
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Lewis & Clark Ventures writes $1M to $3M checks, larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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Companies founded

Lewis & Clark Ventures

Investments named in public bios

AnswersHoover's, IncAWHRFTL FinanceGateway BlendHoovers OnlineOvation HoldingsPulse TherapeuticsRainforest AquacultureRise SolarSendoutsSureCamTeachers-TeachersThe Fresh Fish Co.Valley Minerals

Focus

serial entrepreneurinvestor

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Questions

Who is Tom Hillman?

Tom Hillman is a founding general partner at Lewis & Clark Ventures. He has owned over 60 businesses and was an early investor in Answers, also serving on boards including Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis.

How much does Tom Hillman invest?

Tom Hillman invests through Lewis & Clark Ventures, which writes checks of $1M to $3M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Tom Hillman?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Tom in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Lewis & Clark Ventures backed works better.

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