
TCP Venture Capital
Description
TCP Venture Capital, based in Hampstead, Maryland, is an early-stage technology investor specializing in commercially ready products and services. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies with disruptive technologies, strong management teams, and significant market opportunities. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies as they scale.
TCP Venture Capital primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, seeking to be a lead or co-investor in promising ventures. Their investment strategy emphasizes long-term partnerships, working closely with founders to navigate growth challenges and achieve key milestones. They look for businesses that have moved beyond the conceptual stage and possess a clear path to market adoption and revenue generation, often with existing customer traction.
Typical initial investments from TCP Venture Capital range from $250,000 to $2,000,000, with a willingness to provide follow-on funding as companies demonstrate progress and require additional capital for expansion. The firm has built a diverse portfolio across various technology sectors, including software, cybersecurity, fintech, and healthcare IT. To date, they have made over 50 investments, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering innovation within the early-stage ecosystem. Their geographic focus tends to be on the Mid-Atlantic region and the broader East Coast of the United States, leveraging their local network and expertise.
Investor Profile
TCP Venture Capital has backed more than 44 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Analytics, Information Technology.
- Typical check size: $250K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (23%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Convertible Note (11%)
- Debt Financing (11%)
- Series B (7%)
- Angel (7%)
- Series C (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series E (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (100%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Analytics
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Internet
- Education
- Advertising
- Saas
- Compliance
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