
Tenity
Description
Tenity, formerly known as F10, stands as a prominent global innovation ecosystem and early-stage investor dedicated to shaping the future of finance. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, with a significant presence across Europe and Asia, Tenity specializes in nurturing startups within the fintech, insurtech, and Web3 sectors. Their unique approach combines structured accelerator programs with direct investment, fostering a collaborative environment where emerging technologies can thrive alongside established financial institutions. This dual strategy positions Tenity as a crucial bridge between innovative startups and the corporate world, facilitating growth and market entry for promising ventures.
The core of Tenity's investment strategy revolves around its highly selective accelerator programs, such as the Incubation Program. These programs are designed to provide not only vital seed capital but also extensive mentorship, strategic guidance, and unparalleled access to a network of industry experts and corporate partners. For startups accepted into their Incubation Program, Tenity typically provides an initial investment of approximately USD 55,000 in exchange for equity. While this serves as a standard entry point, their initial check sizes can extend up to around USD 110,000 for certain early-stage opportunities, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful support to nascent companies.
Tenity's impact on the financial technology landscape is substantial. Since its inception, the ecosystem has supported over 200 startups globally, helping them refine their business models, achieve product-market fit, and secure follow-on funding from larger investors. Operating from 5 key locations including Zürich, Singapore, Madrid, Tallinn, and the Nordics, Tenity leverages its international footprint to connect startups with diverse markets and opportunities. Their comprehensive support system, from initial funding to ongoing mentorship and networking, underscores their role as a vital catalyst for innovation in the global financial services industry.
Investor Profile
Tenity has backed more than 322 startups, with 15 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 290 rounds, about 90% of its total and boasts 8 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Non Equity Assistance, Pre Seed, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Switzerland, Singapore, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Software.
- Led 9 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $55K – $110K.
Stage Focus
- Non Equity Assistance (69%)
- Pre Seed (17%)
- Seed (9%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Series Unknown (1%)
- Grant (1%)
Country Focus
- Switzerland (28%)
- Singapore (13%)
- United Kingdom (9%)
- Germany (8%)
- United States (7%)
- Spain (4%)
- India (3%)
- Sweden (2%)
- France (2%)
- The Netherlands (2%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Software
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Finance
- Blockchain
- Saas
- Cryptocurrency
- Analytics
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