Thayer Investment Partners

Thayer Investment Partners (TIP) operates as a strategic investment platform dedicated to fostering innovation within the travel, real estate, and hospitality sectors. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting entrepreneurs who are developing advanced technologies for hospitality brands, travel service providers, and transportation companies. Their approach involves providing strategic capital and expertise to accelerate the growth and market penetration of their portfolio companies.

The formation of Thayer Investment Partners emerged from the strategic combination of Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures. Thayer Ventures was co-founded by Chris Hemmeter and Lee Pillsbury, establishing a prominent platform for travel and hospitality technology investments. Separately, Tyler Carrico and Mike Scott co-founded Derive Ventures in 2021, specializing in early-stage investments across hospitality and real estate. This merger brought together a wealth of experience, driven by the insight that a unified platform could more effectively evolve and drive innovation in these interconnected industries.

Thayer Investment Partners collaborates with its strategic investing partners, actively engaging with portfolio teams to pinpoint and capitalize on high-growth opportunities, both commercially and financially. The firm’s vision is to be a primary catalyst for technological advancement and sustainable growth within the global travel and hospitality industry, continually seeking to support ventures that redefine experiences and operational efficiencies for a diverse range of stakeholders.