
Tomahawk.VC
Description
Tomahawk.VC is an entrepreneur-led early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm primarily targets Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds, positioning itself as a crucial early partner for emerging technology companies. Founded by individuals with direct entrepreneurial experience, Tomahawk.VC emphasizes a founder-centric approach, valuing empathy, strong execution, and clarity in its partnerships. This operational background allows them to offer more than just capital, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support to their portfolio companies.
The firm's investment thesis is centered on supporting founders who are building the next generation of software companies. While maintaining a sector-agnostic stance, Tomahawk.VC demonstrates a strong focus on specific high-growth areas, including B2B SaaS, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Future of Work. Their strategic interest in these sectors reflects a commitment to innovation and disruptive technologies that can reshape industries. This targeted yet flexible approach enables them to identify promising ventures across diverse segments of the software landscape.
Tomahawk.VC's typical initial investment ranges from CHF 250,000 to CHF 1.5 million. Converting this to US dollars at an approximate exchange rate of 1 CHF = 1.12 USD, their first checks typically fall between $280,000 and $1.68 million. This range indicates their commitment to providing substantial early capital to help startups achieve critical milestones. As of early 2024, the firm has actively built its portfolio, with Crunchbase reporting over 20 investments, showcasing their consistent engagement in the European startup ecosystem. Their active investment pace underscores their dedication to fostering innovation and supporting promising entrepreneurs from their earliest stages.
Investor Profile
Tomahawk.VC has backed more than 25 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 16% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on SaaS, Software, Cryptocurrency.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $280K – $1.7M.
Stage Focus
- Pre Seed (40%)
- Seed (28%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series B (8%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- Germany (36%)
- Switzerland (32%)
- United Kingdom (12%)
- United States (8%)
- Hungary (4%)
- Brazil (4%)
- Cayman Islands (4%)
Industry Focus
- Saas
- Software
- Cryptocurrency
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Machine Learning
- Web3
- Information Technology
- Blockchain
- Lending
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