Tim Hoag
General Partner
As General Partner at Artisanal Ventures, Tim leverages his over a decade of software investment, operating and advisory experience to invest in and help build the next generation of seminal companies. Tim combines his domain expertise and strong relationships with an unwavering effort to roll up his sleeves. At the core of Tim is his unwavering commitment to transforming Artisanal Ventures into a premier investment firm. At Artisanal, Tim has invested in companies like AcuityMD, Cyera, Fireworks AI, Lamini, Copy.ai and more.Prior to Artisanal, Tim has a broad range of experience, including
Partner at TCV: Tim focused on investing in the next generation of software and fintech companies, resulting in a portfolio of industry disruptors like Toast. He also enhanced the firm outside of direct investing through leading the charge on portfolio review, offsites and other activities.
MBA from Stanford: Tim’s curiosity led him to explore a diverse range of disciplines, from technology to healthcare, energy to policy, and real estate, shaping a well-rounded perspective crucial for today’s multifaceted investment landscape. - Chief of Staff at Gainsight: Tim adopted a ‘Swiss-army knife’ approach, delivering on whatever the company needed at the time, such as running finance, partnerships, offsites, and OKRs. This versatility underscores his ability to deliver what a company needs, precisely when it needs it.
Chief of Staff at Gainsight: Tim adopted a ‘Swiss-army knife’ approach, delivering on whatever the company needed at the time, such as running finance, partnerships, offsites, and OKRs. This versatility underscores his ability to deliver what a company needs, precisely when it needs it.
Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan: Tim laid the foundation for his financial acumen at J.P. Morgan where he executed a number of IPOs, M&A, and private placement transactions.
His dedication is mirrored in his personal life as an accomplished athlete, having completed multiple half Ironmans and marathons, recently clocking a 3:03 at the New York Marathon. His commitment to daily exercise is a reflection of his discipline and focus.His unique blend of financial expertise, operational experience, and personal dedication makes him an invaluable asset to the team and the visionary founders they support.