Tom Glocer

Former CEO of Thomson Reuters and an active angel investor focusing on early-stage companies in fintech, cybersecurity, media, and big data, with significant investments in Israeli tech.

Angel Investor Active New York, United States Est. 2012
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
4
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$3.3M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
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About

Tom Glocer is an American business executive and active angel investor. He is the former CEO of Thomson Reuters, a position he held until the end of 2011. Since then, he has focused on early-stage investments through his family office, Angelic Ventures, LP, and as a co-founder and partner in Communitas Capital, a venture fund. Glocer has a strong connection to Israel, having co-founded two tech startups with major R&D centers in Tel Aviv (Capitolis and BlueVoyant) and personally invested in numerous Israeli companies. His investment focus areas include financial technology, cybersecurity, media, and big data. He also serves on the boards of several prominent companies, including Morgan Stanley and Merck & Co., Inc..

Portfolio · 2

Curiyo
Add-on for Media Sites
2 rounds $2.8M committed Latest: 2015-01
BannerPlay
DIY Online Banner Advertising Platform
2 rounds $450K committed Latest: 2013-02

Investment activity

1 portfolio exit on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software5
Fintech & Insurtech1
Undisclosed1

Q&A

What is Tom Glocer's primary focus as an angel investor?
Tom Glocer, former CEO of Thomson Reuters, focuses on early-stage companies in fintech, cybersecurity, media, and big data. He is also a co-founder of BlueVoyant and Capitolis.
Which sectors has Tom Glocer most actively invested in?
According to startupim data, Tom Glocer has primarily invested in Business Software, with 5 portfolio companies, and Fintech & Insurtech, with 1 portfolio company.
Has Tom Glocer had any recent exits from his portfolio?
Yes, Colu, a civic engagement platform, was acquired by QRyde in July 2024.
What are some notable companies in Tom Glocer's current portfolio?
Tom Glocer's portfolio includes Fundbox, an AI-powered financial platform that has raised $403.5M, and Superlegal, an AI-powered contract and negotiation platform that raised $5M in a Seed round.
What is Tom Glocer's investment activity in 2024?
In 2024, Tom Glocer participated in two investment rounds, with one new portfolio company added in May 2024.
What is Tom Glocer's background?
Tom Glocer is the former CEO of Thomson Reuters, where he led the company’s digital transformation and global expansion. He is the founder of Angelic Ventures.
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