Brian Hirsch
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Tribeca Venture Partners
Brian Hirsch is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Tribeca Venture Partners, where he backs technology companies with a long-standing focus on New York's startup ecosystem.
Bio
Professional summary
Chip Meakem is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Tribeca Venture Partners. The provided official source was not readable due to a JavaScript restriction, so this profile relies on public secondary sources. Public profiles describe him as an operator and investor in New York technology companies since 1996, with experience as a founder, operating executive, or lead investor in companies including 24/7 Media, N2K, Massive Inc., and AppNexus. Public profiles also associate him with prior venture roles at Kodiak Venture Partners and DFJ Gotham and board or investment involvement with companies including Backtrace, BetterCloud, Hive, Journaya, Loftsmart, PebblePost, Spiffy, and Tentrr.
Investment focus
Stage, sector, and overall fit
Stage
early-stage venture investing (inference)growth-stage support via Tribeca Venture Partners platform (inference)
Sector
New York technologyadtechenterprise softwaremarketplaces and technology-enabled businesses
Thesis
New York technology companiesearly-stage technology investingadtech, enterprise software, and technology-enabled marketplaces
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
24/7 MediaN2KMassive Inc.AppNexusBetterCloudPebblePostHiveLoftSmart
How to approach
Framing and angles for outreach
Pitch framing
Best suited for a practical, founder-led pitch that emphasizes market clarity, sales motion, and a credible New York tech connection.
Personalization hooks
- 1Reference his operating background before venture investing.
- 2If relevant, connect the pitch to New York tech, adtech, enterprise software, or marketplace experience.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Tribeca Venture PartnersCo-founder & Board Partner2011 - Present
- DFJ GothamVenture CapitalistPrior to 2011
- Kodiak Venture PartnersVenture CapitalistPrior to 2011
- Interactive Imaginations / 24/7 MediaFounding Employee, Commonwealth Network1996 - Late 1990s
- N2KStrategic Distribution PartnershipsLate 1990s
Education
- Cornell UniversityB.A., Varsity Basketball
- Columbia Business SchoolM.B.A.
Skills
AdTechEarly-stage investingBoard serviceNYC tech ecosystemMarketplace investing
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