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Tern
Private equityLondon · Seed · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Tern positions itself as a long-term partner for UK companies pursuing disruptive or category-creating technology with global ambitions. It draws on experience pioneering leading-edge technology and access to expanding international markets to help portfolio companies grow beyond their local roots and scale worldwide, aiming to help them transform their business and, ultimately, the broader world for the better.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 6 portfolio companiesCybersecurity ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1IoT ×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 13 dated
Device Authority provides machine identity security solutions for organizations managing non-human identities across connected products, manufacturing operations, and distributed environments.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Co-investorsAlsop Louie PartnersTen Eleven
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Tern made?
- Tern has 6 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Tern invest at?
- Tern invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Tern focus on?
- Tern focuses on Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, IoT, Medical Devices, SaaS.
- Where is Tern located?
- Tern is headquartered in London, GB.
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