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Paris · Series A–Late Stage · 18 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Atempo Growth partners with innovative European technology companies, offering flexible growth lending and tailored venture debt solutions to fuel scaling from Series A through pre-IPO. With €800M in assets under management and a team bringing over 120 years of combined experience across 200+ deals, the firm emphasizes a collaborative, transparent approach aimed at building long-lasting partnerships. It backs tech and tech-enabled businesses across sectors such as SaaS, fintech, logistics, and media, operating across multiple European geographies. The firm's operation benefits from support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 25, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website
Co-founded Atempo Growth in 2021, focusing on long-term value creation for portfolio companies and investors. Brings over 10 years of growth debt experience from Kreos Capital, having completed over 70 deals across 15 geographies; holds a Law degree from the University of Sheffield and is a qualified solicitor.
Co-founded Atempo Growth in 2021, guiding the firm's investment strategy, risk framework and long-term value creation. Brings over 30 years of growth-stage investing experience across Europe and the US at firms including Kreos Capital, Noble Venture Finance and GATX Venture Investors, with degrees from Bocconi University and an MBA from HEC Paris.
Co-founded Atempo Growth in 2021 and leads the firm's investment strategy, originating, assessing and managing transactions while overseeing the overall platform. Previously completed more than 50 transactions at Kreos Capital (now BlackRock) and holds a Master's in Technology Entrepreneurship from UCL.
Joined Atempo Growth in 2025, having previously led asset-based lending and venture debt investments at BBVA Spark focused on fintech and SaaS/B2B companies. Brings over 20 years of debt and equity investment experience across Tier 1 investment banks and venture capital; holds a Master's in Banking and Financial Markets from the Burgundy School of Business.
Tom Caine is an investor at Atempo Growth with nearly a decade of venture capital and startup growth experience across corporate and traditional VC funds, including prior roles at HSBC Ventures and as a Principal at an emerging fund. He has invested in over 30 Series A and growth stage companies, managing the full investment lifecycle from sourcing through exits and serving on portfolio company boards. Caine also advises startups on fundraising, go-to-market strategy, enterprise sales partnerships, and scaling operations.
Adam Malik is a venture and growth technology investor at Atempo Growth, focusing on European tech companies at Series A through pre-IPO stages. He holds a BSc in Politics and Economics from the London School of Economics and an Investment Management Certificate.
Anupa Aggarwal is an ACCA-qualified accountant currently working as a Corporate Accountant at Atempo Growth. She focuses on identifying and implementing process improvements in finance operations.
James Roberts is a Fund Accountant at Atempo Growth. He holds an ICAEW chartered accountant qualification and is a graduate of Henley Business School.
Lauren Mahoney is an Operations Manager at Atempo Growth with eight years of experience across portfolio administration, marketing, and investor relations functions.
Lucia Parry is an Executive Assistant at Atempo Growth based in central London. She has administration experience across three sectors.
Sacha de Gentile Williams leads origination at Atempo Growth, a venture and growth debt firm that invests between €3 million and €50 million in high-growth European companies at stages ranging from Series A to IPO.
Joined Atempo in 2024 to oversee operational functions and drive operational excellence. Previously served as COO and CFO at pan-European private credit specialist MV Credit and as Financial Director at private equity firm CapVest; she is a member of the ACCA.
Founder mafia
4 people who came through Atempo Growth went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 11 of 36 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Data & Infrastructure ×2HR Tech ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:Germany×2United States×2Spain×1France×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 6 portfolio companiesInvestments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGetsafe is a digital insurance provider offering personal cover lines such as liability, legal protection, contents, income protection, private and public health, term life, pet health, and private pension, all managed through a mobile app.
ConsumerFintechInsurTech
Lantum offers AI-powered workforce management tools designed to help organizations handle staffing more efficiently and cost-effectively.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsBeringeaFinch CapitalSamos InvestmentsWalking VenturesBusiness Growth FundPiton Capital LLP+1 more
Lavanda is a SaaS platform for institutional residential property owners and operators that enables short-term rental and flexible living management at scale.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalityLondon, GB
Guy Westlake(Founder & Chairman)in
Co-investorsConcrete Venture CapitalFinch CapitalSamos InvestmentsStarwood Capital Group
MotorK provides AI-powered automotive solutions for dealerships and OEMs, offering features like AI-driven customer segmentation, campaign optimization, and call analytics integrated with existing dealership platforms.
AI & Machine LearningSaaS
Marco Marlia(Founder)inMarco De Michele(Founder)
Co-investors83North
Radiant builds compute infrastructure and services designed to operate as a utility, providing the foundational platform for AI and intelligence applications at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure
Mahdi Yahya(President)inVishal Padiyar(Executive Chairman)
Co-investors6 Degrees CapitalArtem VenturesAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalBanyan VenturesEpisode1Humans Of The Internet+6 more
Scan.com operates a national imaging network connecting payers, providers, and patients with accredited diagnostic imaging centers, offering transparent scheduling, pricing, and digital report delivery.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS
Charlie Bullock(Co-founder and CEO)inOliver Knight(Co-founder and COO)inJoe Daniels(Co-founder, Design Engineering)Khalid Latief(Co-founder, Consultant Radiologist)in
Co-investorsCadron Capital PartnersConcord Health PartnersCorewell Health VenturesForefront VentureFounders FactoryFounders Factory NY+10 more
Shippeo provides a real-time supply chain visibility platform that combines carrier network connections, AI enrichment, and data validation to deliver reliable shipment tracking and predictive ETAs.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Lucien Besse(Founder)inBrice Hua(Founder)David Barre(Founder)Jean-Bastien Dussart(Founder)Pierre Khoury(Founder)Thibaut Morlot(Founder)
Co-investorsBattery VenturesFrstGaia VenturesGrand VenturesLFX Venture PartnersNGP Capital+4 more
Trucksters operates long-haul road freight using a relay system, where drivers hand off sensorized trailers at monitored relay points so cargo keeps moving without waiting for mandatory driver rest periods.
CleantechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsBig Sur VenturesBonsai Partners SGEIC, SAHeartfelt CapitalHEARTFELT_Kibo VenturesMetavallon VC+1 more
Vela offers an AI-based platform that automates routine selling tasks and supports management across multiple ecommerce platforms, letting sellers centralize their shops and add new sales channels.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsE-commerceRetail Tech
Co-investorsCreative HQ — The IncubatorGeneral CatalystPICUS CAPITALPlug and Play VenturesSmile GroupThe Gramercy Fund+1 more
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WorkMotion is an Employer of Record (EOR) platform for hiring, onboarding, paying, and managing international employees and contractors across 160+ countries without opening local entities.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSBerlin, DE
Felix Steffens(Founder)inKarim Zaghloul(Founder)inCarsten Lebtig(Founder)inHR Tech SaaS Felix Steffens(Founder)Islam Abdelaziz(VP Engineering / CTO)Jan-Peter Böckstiegel(Founder)
Co-investorsActivant CapitalBootstrap EuropeCanaan PartnersGR CapitalPICUS CAPITALSeed+Speed+3 more
YouSchool is an online professional training provider offering distance learning courses and apprenticeships for career changers, with a focus on occupations in high-demand sectors in France.
EdTechFrance, FR
Co-investorsBrighteye Ventures
Other
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Atempo Growth made?
- Atempo Growth has 36 tracked investments.
- What stage does Atempo Growth invest at?
- Atempo Growth invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Atempo Growth focus on?
- Atempo Growth focuses on Enterprise Software, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Atempo Growth located?
- Atempo Growth is headquartered in Paris, FR.
- Does Atempo Growth lead rounds?
- Atempo Growth typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Atempo Growth co-invest with?
- Atempo Growth most often shares deals with Finch Capital, PICUS CAPITAL, Samos Investments, among 61 tracked co-investors.
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