Taylor Oliver

Overview

Taylor Oliver is a Partner at Cervin Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in enterprise applications. His investment focus includes B2B commerce, fintech, and supply chain startups. Before joining Cervin, Taylor played a pivotal role in launching two first-time funds: Plug & Play Supply Chain Fund and Tenacity Venture Capital. He holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Technology Management from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Outside of work, Taylor is an avid Bay Area sports fan and enjoys activities such as golf, skiing, and spending time at Lake Tahoe. At Cervin Ventures, Taylor collaborates with entrepreneurs to build enduring enterprise-technology companies. The firm partners with disciplined founders to design, build, and bring disruptive technologies to market, aiming to change how the world works. Cervin Ventures has invested in over 50 companies, including LaunchDarkly, Paystand, and Celona, with more than a dozen successful exits from companies such as Punchh and Tynker. Taylor's addition to the Cervin investment team comes on the heels of the raise of $162 million in new capital and the launch of a portfolio services team to accelerate the growth of its portfolio. His enthusiasm for venture capital and unique perspective on the founder journey are valuable assets to the firm's mission of supporting entrepreneurs in building enduring businesses.

Investment Focus

• Enterprise applications
• B2B commerce
• Fintech
• Supply chain

Portfolio Companies