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TJ Nahigian
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Base10 Partners
TJ Nahigian is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry, currently serving as the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Base10 Partners.2 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and career:
Professional Experience
Base10 Partners
TJ Nahigian co-founded Base10 Partners in 2017 and has been serving as its Managing Partner since then.2 Base10 Partners is known for:
- Being the world's largest Black-led venture capital fund
- Focusing on automation in major sectors of the "Real Economy"
- Emphasizing positive impact alongside profit
- Donating 50% of their gains to create scholarships for underrepresented students3
Previous Ventures
Jobr, Inc.:
- Co-Founder and CEO (2014-2017)
- Developed Jobr (later acquired by Monster) into a leading job search app
- Scaled the business to millions of users and tens of millions in revenue2
Investment Experience
TJ Nahigian has a rich background in investment, having worked with several prominent firms:
- Coatue Management (2013-2016): Helped establish Coatue's private investing practice3
- Accel Partners (2011-2013): Served as an investor2
- Summit Partners (2009-2011): Started his career at this $12B venture capital and private equity firm3
Investment Focus
At Base10 Partners, TJ Nahigian's investment strategy includes:
- Investment Range: $500K - $5.0M, with a sweet spot of $2.5M
- Stages: Seed and Series A rounds
- Sectors: AutoTech, Consumer Internet, Enterprise, Food & Ag, CPG/D2C, Logistics, B2C/E-Commerce, Fintech, Digital Health
- Geographical Focus: USA and Africa13
Education
TJ Nahigian holds a BBA from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business.2
Notable Investments
Some of TJ Nahigian's recent investments include:
- Conta Simples (Series B, Jan 2024)
- Vial (Series B, Nov 2022)
- Okendo (Series A, Jul 2022)
- Woflow (Series A, Jan 2022)1
TJ Nahigian's experience as both an entrepreneur and investor has positioned him as a key figure in the venture capital landscape, particularly in sectors related to automation and technology.
