Brian Hirsch

Founder & Managing Partner @ Tribeca Venture Partners

📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 28 investments📅 25 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2022𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States20+ investments
28
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12
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7
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3
Late stage
25y
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Board Member & Investor
Apr 2022
LOYAL, a leading publisher consolidator in the ~$700 billion global mobile apps ecosystem, is a trusted app community empowering small and micro-businesses with proven economic growth strategies. Founded in early 2020, Loyal is creating a premier platform for a scaled consolidator of mobile apps and spearheading the consolidation and growth of quality app publishers. We seek to uplift micro-businesses & support small publishers and developers to level the playing field and compete against the tech Goliaths yet Loyal is not just an app consolidator. We are passionate about building a platform for a trusted, global app community, celebrating and advancing the innovation of small developers and publishers around the world. The mobile app economy has been one of the greatest wealth creators ever and we are taking it to the next level by creating strength in numbers. We are bringing together a portfolio of exceptional apps and providing the back-end technology and human resources necessary to accelerate their growth trajectory (e.g. legal, accounting, marketing, engineering, monetization, consumer acquisition and engagement, analytics). Due to competitive and regulatory headwinds, as well as operating system restrictions, the market is squeezing revenue opportunities for small developers and publisher businesses. who need to either grow faster or risk failure. Loyal offers developers and publishers two pathways for their own business and professional success: - When an app publisher sells to Loyal, they achieve their desired exit and can pursue new ventures. - When an app publisher chooses to join our community of great mobile app content providers, they can remain as key members of a larger organization, and subsequently achieve the scaled benefits of a large publisher to maximize revenues through subscriptions, advertising, cross promotion, in-app payments, affiliate, sponsorships, and other monetization pathways.
Investor
Dec 2021
TireTutor connects consumers with local, independent tire dealers. Our mission is to make buying tires easy.
Board Member & Investor
Dec 2021
Crafty is a leading national provider of office food and beverage programs, helping top workplaces elevate the employee experience. Powered by an innovative, centralized platform, Crafty delivers tailored, scalable pantry services designed to meet each client’s unique needs. Since 2015, companies like DraftKings, Robinhood, and Zillow have partnered with Crafty to create workplace experiences that foster culture, connection, and productivity. With operations in 45+ markets and a growing national footprint, Crafty supports over 400+ client offices and serves more than 300,000 employees each month. Recognized for our 200% three-year revenue growth, Crafty earned a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York and the Bay Area, Crafty is helping companies craft better workplaces, one pantry at a time. Headquartered in Chicago, with teams in New York and the Bay Area, we proudly serve 300,000+ employees across 260+ offices every month. Recognized for our 200% three-year revenue growth, Crafty earned a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Let’s craft better workplaces together.
Board Observer & Investor
Oct 2021
Procurated is a ratings and reviews platform for the public sector. We’re in business to create vibrant communities, one informed procurement decision at a time. We do this by connecting public procurement professionals with the supplier performance insights that matter. Join 90,000+ verified government and education users discovering and reviewing suppliers on Procurated.
Board Member & Investor
Apr 2021
Actuate employs artificial intelligence to turn any security camera into a smart camera that automatically identifies threats like intruders, firearms crowds, and more in real-time.
Board Member & Investor
Apr 2018
Cuebiq is transforming the way businesses interact with mobility data by providing a high-quality and transparent currency to map and measure offline behavior. We are at the forefront of all industry privacy standards, establishing an industry leading data collection framework, making it safe and easy for businesses to use location data for innovation and growth.
Board Observer & Investor
Apr 2017
The world of work has changed. Now, all jobs are tech jobs. Demand has far outpaced supply. The world needs a new workforce. We know what it takes to give our students the tools, training, and network to change their careers, and lives. It will take empathy, compassion and dedication, meeting our students where they are online and through local- specific events, workshops and employers. It will take accessibility, providing the most flexible options on the market for class schedules and payment, along with a completely online study program. It will take thoughtful innovation, constantly updating our teaching methodology to facilitate the best possible learning experience for our students, so they enter the workforce armed with the right skill set. It will take an unreasonable passion for student success, providing 1-on-1 mentorship, living stipends, portfolio workshops, interview training, one of the most enviable employer networks in the industry and a job guarantee. We are Thinkful, and we’re building the world’s next workforce with a bootcamp that puts the success of its students above all else.
Board Member & Investor
May 2016
escapex creates personally owned platforms (POPs) for celebrities and influencers reaching nearly 3 billion followers worldwide and growing by 150 million fans/month. It is a market leader active in 17 markets including the U.S., Brazil, India and Indonesia, where it has 90 percent market share including 45 of the top 50 celebrities and works with 10 of the top 20 brands in Asia. escapex offers an alternative to legacy social media platforms where those with a large following can establish a unique brand for free and begin generating revenue through ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases or contests — with no set-up fees or downtime for app development or maintenance. Headquartered in Singapore, escapex improves the experience for influencers, brands and followers alike, providing artists with a new avenue for sharing and monetization that allows them to keep more profits, enjoy more freedom, retain more control, and get started quickly. For more information or to sign up, visit www.escapex.com or follow us on Twitter @escapexofficial.
Board Observer and Investor
Jun 2015
AiCure is an AI and advanced data analytics company that monitors patient behavior and enables remote patient engagement in clinical trials. AiCure improves predictability of study timelines, reduces costs and accelerates timelines through remote patient engagement and assessments, including measuring digital biomarkers and real-time monitoring of patient dosing. Founded in 2010 and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and leading institutional investors, AiCure has more than 65 issued patents and works with global clients in over 30 countries. AiCure is globally recognized and is a recipient of the Scrip Award, AI 100 and Digital Health 150. For more information, please visit www.aicure.com.
Board Member and Investor
Jan 2015
When it comes to navigating an injury, surprises are never a good thing. Especially when they come from the person who's supposed to be representing you. Introducing Mighty, a new and better alternative to the traditional personal injury process. We're taking on a legal system that for too long has benefitted personal injury attorneys more than the people who have been injured. Mighty offers a complete personal injury service that gives you everything you need to quickly get your life back on track after an injury; an honest lawyer to represent you, health care (even if you don't have insurance), money while you wait for a settlement, and help with car repairs, childcare, and more.
early stageLegal Services
Board Member and Investor
Jun 2014
Katapult is transforming the world of lease-to-own with transparent lease-purchase plans that flex to meet the needs of consumers who are overlooked by traditional credit. With proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) risk-modeling technology, Katapult predicts consumer behavior more accurately than traditional credit scores—providing new paths to ownership for people and new customers for omnichannel retailers. Katapult ensures exceptional experiences with seamless integration, both directly with merchants and through ecommerce platforms, and award-winning customer service. Visit www.katapult.com to learn more.
Investor
Jan 2014
Visibly is a Chicago-based healthcare technology company founded in 2012, building digital vision care solutions that enable patient choice and provider capacity. Online vision testing is just the start; Visibly envisions a world where technology enables patients and doctors to connect easily and make other aspects of vision care more convenient and accessible to everyone. We launched the first online refractive eye test that delivers a physician-issued prescription for glasses or contact lenses and we are the first FDA-cleared online visual acuity test on the US market.
Board Member and Investor
Sep 2013
Truveris is a pharmacy benefits procurement and insights platform, combining technology and expertise to revolutionize access and affordability of prescription drugs. For more information or to speak with a representative, please contact us at: info@truveris.com.
Board Member and Investor
Sep 2013
CommonBond is one of the fastest growing green lending companies in the U.S. Our mission is to make sustainable choices possible for more people by providing better green loans, designed to save people money and drive sustainable impact. All at the same time.
Board Member and Investor
Sep 2013
Upland Waterfall enables you to reach your customers where they are, and motivate them in the moment with enterprise messaging software built to drive engagement. Whether you'd like to send a targeted promotion, learn about your customers through quizzes and polls, deliver a loyalty pass via mobile wallet, or simply update a customer about their order, Upland Waterfall is the mobile messaging platform for all your customer engagement strategies.
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2022
Board Member and Investor
Jun 2022
Circuit is a sustainable transportation solution that reduces congestion and makes mobility easier, greener and more accessible. Our on-demand, 100% electric shuttle services provide first/last-mile connections to mass transit, encourages visitors to park once, and gets people out of their cars for short trips. Working closely with innovative cities and forward-thinking advertisers, weve provided over 6M rides without burning an ounce of gas. Our commitment to sustainability and community is at the core of everything we do, and were proud to offer an eco-friendly, on-demand option that creates local jobs and connects communities. Join the millions of riders who have already experienced the ease and convenience of Circuits micro-transit service. Visit us at ridecircuit.com to get started.
Board Member & Investor
Apr 2022
LOYAL, a leading publisher consolidator in the ~$700 billion global mobile apps ecosystem, is a trusted app community empowering small and micro-businesses with proven economic growth strategies. Founded in early 2020, Loyal is creating a premier platform for a scaled consolidator of mobile apps and spearheading the consolidation and growth of quality app publishers. We seek to uplift micro-businesses & support small publishers and developers to level the playing field and compete against the tech Goliaths yet Loyal is not just an app consolidator. We are passionate about building a platform for a trusted, global app community, celebrating and advancing the innovation of small developers and publishers around the world. The mobile app economy has been one of the greatest wealth creators ever and we are taking it to the next level by creating strength in numbers. We are bringing together a portfolio of exceptional apps and providing the back-end technology and human resources necessary to accelerate their growth trajectory (e.g. legal, accounting, marketing, engineering, monetization, consumer acquisition and engagement, analytics). Due to competitive and regulatory headwinds, as well as operating system restrictions, the market is squeezing revenue opportunities for small developers and publisher businesses. who need to either grow faster or risk failure. Loyal offers developers and publishers two pathways for their own business and professional success: - When an app publisher sells to Loyal, they achieve their desired exit and can pursue new ventures. - When an app publisher chooses to join our community of great mobile app content providers, they can remain as key members of a larger organization, and subsequently achieve the scaled benefits of a large publisher to maximize revenues through subscriptions, advertising, cross promotion, in-app payments, affiliate, sponsorships, and other monetization pathways.
2021
Investor
Dec 2021
TireTutor connects consumers with local, independent tire dealers. Our mission is to make buying tires easy.
Board Member & Investor
Dec 2021
Crafty is a leading national provider of office food and beverage programs, helping top workplaces elevate the employee experience. Powered by an innovative, centralized platform, Crafty delivers tailored, scalable pantry services designed to meet each client’s unique needs. Since 2015, companies like DraftKings, Robinhood, and Zillow have partnered with Crafty to create workplace experiences that foster culture, connection, and productivity. With operations in 45+ markets and a growing national footprint, Crafty supports over 400+ client offices and serves more than 300,000 employees each month. Recognized for our 200% three-year revenue growth, Crafty earned a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York and the Bay Area, Crafty is helping companies craft better workplaces, one pantry at a time. Headquartered in Chicago, with teams in New York and the Bay Area, we proudly serve 300,000+ employees across 260+ offices every month. Recognized for our 200% three-year revenue growth, Crafty earned a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Let’s craft better workplaces together.
Board Observer & Investor
Oct 2021
Procurated is a ratings and reviews platform for the public sector. We’re in business to create vibrant communities, one informed procurement decision at a time. We do this by connecting public procurement professionals with the supplier performance insights that matter. Join 90,000+ verified government and education users discovering and reviewing suppliers on Procurated.
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