Where does Jay Hoag work?

Jay Hoag is Founding General Partner, Executive Committee at TCV.

What check size does Jay Hoag write?

Jay Hoag typically writes checks of $10M – $30M.

Jay Hoag

Investor

Founding General Partner, Executive Committee at TCV

Palo Alto, California

Writes $10M – $30M checks · typically $20M

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About

Jay Hoag is a technology investor who has worked in the industry for over 40 years. Before founding his own firm, he spent more than 12 years as a Managing Director and technology-focused venture capitalist and fund manager at Chancellor Capital Management. In 1995 he co-founded TCV with Rick Kimball, and the firm has since raised approximately $24 billion in capital to provide growth capital to technology companies. He serves as chair of TCV's Investment Committee and sits on the firm's Executive Committee, which oversees general management of the firm and its funds. Over his career he has been involved in a wide range of technology investments spanning consumer internet, software, and marketplaces, including Netflix, Airbnb, Spotify, LinkedIn, Meta, Peloton, and Zillow. He is also active in higher-education governance, holding roles at the University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt University.

Beyond investing

Founded: Hoag co-founded TCV with Rick Kimball in 1995.
Education: Studied at Northwestern University (B.A., Economics and Political Science) Studied at University of Michigan (M.B.A.)
Boards: Hoag serves on the Investment Advisory Committee at the University of Michigan. Hoag is a member of the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University. Hoag is a Trustee Emeritus at Vanderbilt University.

From Jay's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

TCVPartner

Education

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business1980 — 1982
Northwestern UniversityBachelor's degree, Economics and Political Science

Skills & more

Start-upsStrategyVenture CapitalStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategyMergers & AcquisitionsEntrepreneurshipStrategic PlanningManagementBusiness Development

From Jay's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business268

Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North America Tige SavageCo-founder at Revolution Wendy XiaoPartner at Northzone Rob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at Greycroft Hyun KooPartner at March Capital Partners Richard GuVice President at March Capital Partners

+ 262 more

Also attended Northwestern University336

Hannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel Capital Mikowai AshwillInvestor at Spark Capital Naomi Pilosof IonitaBoard Partner at Menlo Ventures Eric OngInvestor at Lightbank Bill PescatelloInvestor at Lightbank Scott JacobsonManaging Director at Madrona Venture Group

+ 330 more

Shared employers

Also worked at TCV90

Stephane KurganInvestor at Index Ventures Rasmus AreskougInvestor at DN Capital Eric LiawInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Nari AnsariGeneral Partner at TCV Muz AshrafGeneral Partner at TCV Sarah BallChief Compliance Officer at TCV

+ 84 more

Investments

Board seats

ZILLOW GROUP, INC.

Investor

Actuate SoftwareAirbnbAltirisAnthropicAribaBlueCoat SystemsC|NETeHarmonyElectronic ArtsEncompassEXE TechnologiesExpediaFandangoGrouponGrow TherapyLinkedInMetaNetflixONYX SoftwarePelotonProdegeRealNetworksRoverSportradarSpotifySpringStreetStravaTechTargetToastTripAdvisorVacationspot.comViantZillow

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

Colleagues at TCV

Aaron Ford

Partner, Data Intelligence Group at TCV

General Partner at TCV

Amy Bohutinsky

Operating Partner at TCV

Andrea Cambria

Principal, Head of Valuation at TCV

Anita Pramoda

Executive Advisor at TCV

Frequently asked questions

Where does Jay Hoag work?: Jay Hoag is Founding General Partner, Executive Committee at TCV.
What check size does Jay Hoag write?: Jay Hoag typically writes checks of $10M – $30M.
What companies did Jay Hoag found?: Jay Hoag founded Zillow.