
Tribal.vc
Description
Tribal.vc is a privately funded venture capital firm based in Dublin, Ireland, dedicated to supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of software. The firm distinguishes itself by focusing on companies that are not only innovative but also possess a strong sense of purpose. Tribal.vc primarily targets investments at the Seed and Series A stages, indicating a preference for early-stage companies with high growth potential. Their investment scope is broad geographically, encompassing both European and U.S. markets, reflecting a global outlook on technological innovation.
The firm's investment strategy is characterized by a flexible approach to capital deployment. Tribal.vc typically provides initial checks ranging from €250,000 to €1 million. Converting this to current approximate USD, this translates to initial investments between $270,000 and $1,080,000. Beyond the initial capital, Tribal.vc is committed to its portfolio companies for the long term, demonstrating a stage-agnostic approach to follow-on rounds. The firm indicates a willingness to invest up to €5 million in total per company, which is approximately $5.4 million, underscoring their commitment to supporting their portfolio companies through various growth phases.
Tribal.vc seeks to partner with founders who are not just building software but are driven by a clear mission to solve significant problems. While their core focus is on software, the specific sectors within software are diverse, reflecting the broad applicability of their investment thesis. The firm emphasizes providing more than just capital, aiming to be a strategic partner to its entrepreneurs. Their private funding model may offer a degree of flexibility and long-term perspective often sought by early-stage companies.
Investor Profile
Tribal.vc has backed more than 32 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 19% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Ireland, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Analytics.
- Typical check size: $270K – $1.1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (47%)
- Series A (31%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series B (3%)
- Convertible Note (3%)
- Undisclosed (3%)
Country Focus
- Ireland (94%)
- United States (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- Advertising
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- B2b
- Enterprise Software
- Legal
- Legal Tech
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