Tom Peterson
Overview
Tom Peterson is a seasoned venture capitalist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in early-stage investments in enterprise software and infrastructure companies. He co-founded El Dorado Ventures in 1986, where he has been instrumental in driving significant returns for the firm. Prior to his venture capital career, Peterson held engineering and management positions at Hewlett-Packard and General Electric. In 2012, Peterson expanded his investment activities by joining Rally Ventures as a Venture Partner. His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Access Health, Braze, Cyras, Earthlink, Efficient Networks, Jigsaw, MediaQ, Rogue Wave, Scout Labs, and Swarm. He serves on the boards of Appdome, Clinical Research IO, Epoch, and Rev, and is a board observer at DecisionNext and PieEye. Peterson holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles - Anderson School of Management. His extensive experience and strategic insights have made him a respected figure in the venture capital community, particularly in the sectors of enterprise software and infrastructure.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage technology companies
- Enterprise software
- Infrastructure companies
- Seed to late-stage investments
- Companies with strong growth potential
- Innovative solutions in software and communications
- Scalable business models
- Experienced management teams
- Companies with a clear path to profitability
- High-impact market opportunities
- Global market reach
- Competitive differentiation
- Strong intellectual property
- Clear exit strategies
- Alignment with El Dorado Ventures' investment thesis
- Companies seeking strategic guidance and mentorship
- Commitment to long-term growth
- Ability to leverage El Dorado Ventures' network
- Companies with a track record of success
- Potential for significant returns on investment
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Tom Peterson invest in?
Tom Peterson invests in Technology, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Retail, Software and Industrial, and is based in Hendricks, Minnesota, United States. Tom Peterson is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Tom Peterson invest at?
Tom Peterson backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 250K - 5M.
Which regions does Tom Peterson invest in?
Tom Peterson invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan.
What companies has Tom Peterson invested in?
Tom Peterson's portfolio includes Braze, Cyras, SWARM, EarthLink, Efficient Networks, Jigsaw, Access Health and MediaQ.
How do I contact Tom Peterson?
Tom Peterson's contact details — including phone — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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