
DTCP
Description
DTCP is an independent investment management firm based in Hamburg, Germany, with a significant global footprint. The firm specializes in two distinct yet complementary strategies: Growth Equity and Digital Infrastructure. With approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management (AUM), DTCP focuses on identifying and scaling innovative companies and critical infrastructure assets that underpin the digital economy. Its strategic presence across Europe, North America, and Asia underscores its international investment mandate.
Under its Growth Equity strategy, DTCP targets high-growth enterprise software companies. The firm typically invests in businesses that have achieved product-market fit and are poised for significant expansion, providing capital for scaling operations, market penetration, and product development. DTCP's investment philosophy in this segment often involves taking minority stakes in promising ventures, leveraging its network and expertise to accelerate their growth. A notable recent milestone for this strategy was the closing of its Growth Equity Fund III at €350 million in 2022, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its approach to software investments.
The Digital Infrastructure arm of DTCP focuses on essential physical assets that form the backbone of modern digital communication. This includes investments in fiber optic networks, mobile telecommunication towers, and data centers. These investments are characterized by their long-term, stable cash flow potential and their critical role in supporting the ever-increasing demand for connectivity. DTCP aims to acquire and develop infrastructure assets that facilitate the expansion of digital services globally. In a significant development for this strategy, DTCP successfully closed its Digital Infrastructure Fund II at €1 billion in 2023, further solidifying its position as a key player in this capital-intensive sector.
DTCP's dual-strategy approach allows it to capitalize on different facets of the digital transformation, from the software applications driving innovation to the foundational infrastructure enabling them. The firm's deep industry knowledge, coupled with its extensive network, positions it as a value-add partner to its portfolio companies and assets. By providing both capital and strategic guidance, DTCP aims to foster sustainable growth and generate attractive returns for its investors across its diverse portfolio.
Investor Profile
DTCP has backed more than 78 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 25 rounds, about 32% of its total and boasts 22 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Series B, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Information Technology.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $10M – $200M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (28%)
- Series B (22%)
- Series D (13%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
- Series E (8%)
- Series F (5%)
- Series A (5%)
- Secondary Market (3%)
- Corporate Round (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (53%)
- Germany (15%)
- Israel (14%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- France (4%)
- Canada (4%)
- South Korea (3%)
- Spain (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Network Security
- Cyber Security
- Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Internet
- Cloud Security
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