TempoCap
Venture capitalLondon Β· Series BβSeries C Β· 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
TempoCap partners with exceptional European technology founders to build transformational businesses with global ambitions. The firm invests across sectors including cybersecurity, fintech, software, and consumer technologies, providing capital and strategic support to help portfolio companies scale internationally.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 4 people
from the firm's website
Adam joined TempoCap in 2017 with software investing experience and macro perspective, leading the firm's UK operations. He has led or co-managed investments in multiple software and fintech companies including Depop, Talentsoft, Tessian, and Currencycloud. Previously at Notion Capital making early-stage B2B software investments, and earlier at BP and as a macro trader in financial markets.
Matthew Knowles co-founded HiFX in 1998 and served as CEO for 19 years, growing it into one of the world's largest non-bank digital international payments providers. He orchestrated the company through multiple acquisitions, including XE, and its sale to Euronet Inc in 2014 for $250 million. He joined TempoCap in 2017 with a background in accountancy and law from Kingston University.
What they invest in
from 7 of 43 portfolio companiesCybersecurity Γ3Enterprise Software Γ3AI & Machine Learning Γ2Fintech Γ2SaaS Γ2Cloud Computing Γ1Consumer Γ1Defense Tech Γ1
HQs:United KingdomΓ1NetherlandsΓ1PortugalΓ1United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 43 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAcorns provides automated investment services that allow users to invest in diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) composed of stocks and bonds, with options including Bitcoin-linked ETFs. The platform serves individual investors seeking to build wealth through portfolio management tailored to their age, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
FintechUnknown, US
AirHelp provides technology to help air passengers claim compensation for delayed and cancelled flights. The company offers automated flight checking, compensation eligibility analysis, and additional protections for members.
ConsumerLegalTechSaaSTravel & HospitalityLisbon, PT
Henrik Zillmer(Founder)inNicolas Michaelsen(Founder)inGreg Roodt(Founder/CTO)in
Currencycloud provides a global cross-border payment platform for businesses to collect, convert, and manage multi-currency transactions across 180+ countries. The service enables virtual wallets, named accounts, and same-day transfers in 35+ currencies for B2B customers worldwide.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB
Dedrone provides an AI/ML-powered airspace security platform that detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates unauthorized drone threats while enabling authorized drone operations. The company's comprehensive counter-drone solution combines multiple sensor types, autonomous command and control software, and smart jamming technology tailored to protect critical infrastructure, government facilities, and sensitive airspace.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechIoT
Eye Security provides integrated cybersecurity and cyber insurance services to European mid-sized businesses, including carriers, manufacturers, and healthcare providers. The company offers 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and insurance protection against cyber damage.
CybersecurityInsurTech
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Panaseer provides a continuous controls monitoring platform that gives IT and security teams unified visibility across their assets and security controls. The platform helps organizations track their security posture, automate compliance reporting, and prioritize remediation efforts.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Jonathan Gill(CEO)
Tessian provides AI-powered email security solutions that detect and prevent email-based cyberattacks and data loss for enterprises. The platform combines behavioral detection technology with data loss prevention capabilities to protect organizations against threats targeting the human layer of security.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does TempoCap invest at?
- TempoCap invests at the Series B, Series C stages.
- What sectors does TempoCap focus on?
- TempoCap focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is TempoCap located?
- TempoCap is headquartered in London.
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