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TCP Venture Capital

North America, Maryland, United States, Hampstead

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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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does TCP Venture Capital frequently co-invest with?

Conscious Venture Lab
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Co-Investments: 2
Conversion Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Las Olas Venture Capital
North America, Florida, United States, Fort Lauderdale
Co-Investments: 2
TEDCO
North America, Maryland, United States, Columbia
Co-Investments: 6
Merck Global Health Innovation Fund
North America, New Jersey, United States, Whitehouse Station
Co-Investments: 2
Grotech Ventures
North America, Virginia, United States, Vienna
Co-Investments: 3
Maryland Venture Fund
North America, Maryland, United States, Columbia
Co-Investments: 4
Baltimore Angels
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Co-Investments: 5
IL
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Co-Investments: 2
Abell Foundation
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does TCP Venture Capital often collaborate with?

JS
North America, Maryland, United States, Annapolis
Shared Deals: 1
MB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AR
North America, Maryland, United States, Owings Mills
Shared Deals: 1
IS
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
Bill Murphy
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
DR
North America, Maryland, United States, Forest Hill
Shared Deals: 1
FA
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Shared Deals: 4
JS
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
KP
North America, Maryland, United States, Kensington
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by TCP Venture Capital?

EcoMap Technologies

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

We create data-drive platforms to power any ecosystem, from entrepreneurial communities, to industries, to corporate networks

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceCommunities
SeedAug 14, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
EcoMap Technologies

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

We create data-drive platforms to power any ecosystem, from entrepreneurial communities, to industries, to corporate networks

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business IntelligenceCommunities
SeedJun 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Verbit

New York, New York, United States

Verbit is a comprehensive verbal intelligence platform for speech-intensive industries

Artificial Intelligence (AI)EducationGenerative AILegal TechMachine LearningNatural Language Processing
Series ENov 23, 2021
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Scene Health

Brooklandville, Maryland, United States

Scene Health focuses on solving the problem of medication non-adherence by leveraging people, science, and technology.

Health CareMedicalmHealth
Series AMay 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,200,000
Qualytics

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Qualytics helps improve the quality of enterprise decision-making with real-time data surveillance.

AnalyticsData IntegrationSoftware
Pre SeedJan 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,960,000
Whitebox

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Whitebox provides e-commerce marketing, automation, and fulfillment services intended to streamline e-commerce operations

AdvertisingE-CommerceInformation TechnologyLogisticsMarketingShippingSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series BSep 24, 2020
Amount Raised: $18,000,000
Cerebro Capital

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Cerebro Capital is an online platform to source and manage corporate credit facilities.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
SeedApr 17, 2020
Amount Raised: $5,268,000
Whitebox

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Whitebox provides e-commerce marketing, automation, and fulfillment services intended to streamline e-commerce operations

AdvertisingE-CommerceInformation TechnologyLogisticsMarketingShippingSoftwareSupply Chain Management
Series AJun 19, 2019
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Insightin Health

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Insightin Health is a provider of data-driven decision-making technology for healthcare member acquisition, retention, and engagement.

Health CareHealth InsuranceInformation TechnologyPersonal HealthSoftware
SeedMay 9, 2019
Amount Raised: $1,505,000
Real Time Medical Systems

Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States

Real Time Medical Systems is a healthcare interventional analytics company helping to improve the patient care continuum.

AnalyticsHealth CareReal Time
Series UnknownFeb 28, 2019
Amount Raised: $9,234,550