PivotNorth Capital

PivotNorth Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Tim Connors, a former partner at Sequoia Capital and U.S. Venture Partners. The firm is based in Menlo Park, California. PivotNorth is a generalist investor with a particular interest in startups benefiting vulnerable families, the environment, and enabling technologies that help other companies address large-scale challenges. Sector focus spans enterprise software, health tech, fintech, e-commerce, AI, and consumer applications. Notable portfolio companies include Chime, Looker (acquired by Google), Zipline, and Accredible. More recent investments include FutureAI ($5.8M seed), Yelo ($700K pre-seed), Vinly.co ($400K pre-seed), and TIKI. The firm has logged 16 exits, including Chime's IPO in 2025.