
TempoCap
Description
TempoCap is a prominent European technology investor based in London, specializing in growth-stage companies and secondary direct investments. The firm distinguishes itself by acquiring stakes from founders, early investors, and other shareholders, providing liquidity solutions while also offering growth capital to promising tech businesses. Their investment thesis centers on identifying established companies with strong market traction and significant growth potential, primarily within the European tech ecosystem.
The firm's unique approach allows them to engage with companies at various stages of their growth journey, often providing a flexible alternative to traditional primary fundraising rounds. TempoCap aims to partner with management teams, leveraging their expertise and network to help portfolio companies scale and achieve their next phase of development. This dual focus on secondary transactions and growth equity enables them to build a diversified portfolio of high-potential technology firms across sectors such as SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and digital platforms.
TempoCap has demonstrated significant fundraising success, underscoring its growing influence in the European venture landscape. Their latest fund, TempoCap IV, closed in 2022 at a substantial €350 million, bringing the firm's total assets under management to over €1 billion. This capital enables them to make significant commitments, with typical investments ranging from €5 million to €50 million per company.
With a clear focus on the European market, TempoCap has established itself as a key player in providing capital and strategic support to the continent's most innovative tech companies. Their commitment to both liquidity solutions and growth equity positions them uniquely to address the evolving needs of founders and early investors, while also fueling the expansion of the next generation of European tech giants.
Investor Profile
TempoCap has backed more than 35 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 15 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Secondary Market, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Internet, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $5.4M – $54M.
Stage Focus
- Secondary Market (51%)
- Series C (14%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series A (6%)
- Post Ipo Secondary (6%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Seed (3%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Series D (3%)
Country Focus
- France (40%)
- United States (26%)
- United Kingdom (23%)
- Germany (6%)
- Israel (3%)
- Sweden (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Internet
- Information Technology
- Fintech
- E-commerce
- Mobile
- Telecommunications
- Enterprise Software
- Financial Services
- Payments
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