TempoCap

Founded in 2016 following a demerger from DFJ Esprit, TempoCap is a London-based European technology investment firm with a Berlin presence. It provides growth capital directly to companies and buys secondary stakes from founders, employees, angels, venture funds and other shareholders.

TempoCap invests across technology categories including cybersecurity, enterprise software, fintech, internet services and sustainability. Its portfolio includes companies such as BlueVoyant, Panaseer, SenseOn, Papaya Global, Token, Depop and Currencycloud, alongside exited investments including Tessian, Synthesio and MWM.

The firm is particularly differentiated by its combination of primary growth investment and secondary transactions. It says it supports management teams with business development, hiring, additional capital and liquidity solutions, making it relevant to students interested in growth equity, venture capital and private-market deal execution.