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Tiburon
Venture capitalMünchen · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Tiburon invests smart money in seed and early-stage startups in the digital sector, favoring businesses in media, mobile, communities, meta platforms, FinTech and SaaS. Rather than simply providing capital, the firm acts as a hands-on sparring partner, contributing its network, marketing expertise, synergies and continuous strategic guidance. Founded in 2001, Tiburon aims to become the leading European-American early-stage investment boutique and to be its founders' preferred and trusted partner along their entrepreneurial journey.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 24 of 36 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×9SaaS ×9Consumer ×8E-commerce ×5Future of Work ×5HR Tech ×4Marketplaces ×4Media & Entertainment ×4
HQs:Germany×13United States×5
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12018 · 24 dated
Appsfactory builds custom software and scalable digital products for business clients, handling the full product life-cycle through standardized development and DevOps processes.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Artshapes is a hub for 3D designers, artists, and people interested in this modern form of artistic creation, using 3D printing to turn creative ideas into physical objects.
ConsumerCreator EconomyHardware
cadooz provides incentive and employee benefit programs built around branded gift vouchers and physical rewards, offering a universal voucher redeemable across more than 1,000 brands as well as tax-free monthly employee perks.
HR TechMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsPalamon Capital Partners
Closer is a real-time communication and collaboration platform that gives distributed teams a sense of in-person presence.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSSan Francisco, US
Tadej Jevsevar(Executive Officer, Director)Philipp Berner(Executive Officer, Director)
Crozet, US
Randy Caldejon(Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President)Erik Breuhaus(Chief Financial Officer)Peter Shaw(Vice President)in
BoardMatthew Swartz(Director)
Co-investorsOUP (Osage University Partners)TFX Capital
Epimune develops and commercializes epigenetics-based molecular diagnostic tests that quantify immune cells from a drop of blood, aimed at diagnosing and monitoring patients with immune system disorders.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
ExciteLab runs a startup acceleration program that supports founders with mentoring, focus weeks, and operational assistance.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkIoTRoboticsSemiconductorsDresden, DE
Co-investorsSpinLabElev8.vcForma PrimeFronturesJoin Capital
Fruits operates an online marketplace for buying and selling premium domain names, charging fees only to sellers and offering a buyer protection program with secure domain transfers.
E-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsRainmatterSpiral VenturesWEH Ventures
Xerox provides printers, multifunction devices, and managed print services for offices, hospitals, schools, warehouses, and home offices.
Enterprise SoftwareHardware
A recruitment service that places ophthalmologists in positions at top eye-care centers, clinics, medical care centers (MVZ), and practices.
HealthtechHR Tech
Montredo is an online luxury watch retailer that sources timepieces from authorised dealers and direct manufacturer partnerships, offering pre-owned and new watches with authenticity guarantees and transparent pricing.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Co-investorsRheingau Founders
VideoCreator Pro is a web-based platform that enables companies to create brand-compliant videos quickly using professional templates and AI-powered features like script generation and automated editing.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSBerlin, DE
Co-investorsYttrium
Plum developed the Plum Wine Preserver, a consumer wine appliance, which the company has decided to discontinue before launch.
ConsumerHardware
Abhishek Poddar(Founder)Alex Michael(Founder)David Koretz(Founder)Saurabh Arora(Founder)Victor Trokoudes(Founder)
Co-investorsBling CapitalLas Olas Venture CapitalGemba Capital Venture PartnersGMO VenturePartnersPartech VenturesPeak XV Partners+3 more
Posterjack produces custom canvas prints from customer photos using premium materials, manufactured in-house in Toronto, Canada.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceToronto, US
Tim Faughtin
Promipool is a German-language entertainment website publishing news and articles about celebrities, TV shows, royals, and nostalgia content.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
SceneThink is an editorial platform for marketing and curating events and experiences, used to power community calendars, event guides, and email newsletters.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSCharlottesville, US
Michael Brann(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Holroyd(Director)Ryan DeRose(Executive Officer, Director)
Shore provides digital process and business management solutions for service providers and retailers, helping them streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Enterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsBayern KapitalcoparionLeadX Capital PartnersSenovo
Startup Insider is a German-language media and data platform for the startup ecosystem, publishing news, podcasts, newsletters and market reports and running webinars and events that connect founders, investors and corporate decision-makers.
Data & InfrastructureMedia & EntertainmentBerlin, DE
Co-investorsAlpha Future FundsGeneral AtlanticZintinus
Stilnest offers made-to-order jewelry handcrafted by goldsmiths only after a customer places an order, using ethically sourced premium materials.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsK - Invest
Stylaholic is a German fashion discovery site that presents thousands of complete women's outfits assembled by stylists and fashion editors, organized by occasion and style.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Enreach (founded 1999 as Swyx) develops unified communications software that consolidates business telephony and communication into a single platform accessible via PC and smartphone apps, including cloud telephony and AI-based solutions.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsWaterland
TalentRocket operates a career platform for law students and legal professionals, featuring job listings, events, and programs such as scholarships from law firms.
Future of WorkHR TechLegalTech
Co-investorsBayBG Venture Capital
Testbirds provides crowdtesting services that use a global community of real testers on real devices to run QA and UX tests on companies' digital products, from usability checks to full test management.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsb2ventureBayern KapitalEXTORELSeventure Partners
Online travel/hotel search platform backed by HOWZAT early on.
Rolf Schroemgens(Founder)inMalte Siewert(Founder)Peter Vinnemeier(Founder)Rolf Schrömgens(Founder)
Co-investorsHOWZAT PartnersInsight PartnersLeft Lane CapitalPrime VenturesMarchmont Ventures
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Webel is an online marketplace that connects consumers with local professionals offering home services such as cleaning, private tutoring, beauty, and physiotherapy.
ConsumerFuture of WorkMarketplaces
Co-investorsCOREangelsTrind VenturesZAKA VCGoodwater Capital
XING provides recruiting tools, advertising solutions, and professional networking premium services for businesses to find talent, reach target audiences, and increase company visibility within a professional network environment.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSocialHamburg, DE
Lars Hinrichs(Founder)
Co-investorsAviv Venture CapitalBitStone CapitalBrandenburg KapitalCaesar Business AngelsCJH Family Office GmbHECONA AG+5 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
EprazelGrapeAllianceLokalistenMer&PharmaMeranPharmaNetzholdingPackshackPlum LendingShirtinator
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTrivago · ir.trivago.com · Aug 4, 2026
ExciteLab · excitelab.co · Apr 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Tiburon made?
- Tiburon has 36 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Tiburon invest at?
- Tiburon invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Tiburon's typical check size?
- Tiburon typically writes checks of $50K – $300K.
- What sectors does Tiburon focus on?
- Tiburon focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Social.
- Where is Tiburon located?
- Tiburon is headquartered in München, DE.
- Who does Tiburon co-invest with?
- Tiburon most often shares deals with HOWZAT Partners, Insight Partners, Left Lane Capital, among 30 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTiburon, seed investing - Daniel Wild, Founder, Investor - What's In Store Show Episode 9
What's In Store Show · Daniel Wild
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