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Tapestry VC Raises $80M Third Fund for Investing in Repeat European Founders
Key points
- Tapestry VC raises $80 million for third fund.
- Focus on investing in repeat European founders.
- Investment size increased to $1-3 million per startup.
Tapestry VC's New Fund
Tapestry VC has successfully closed its third fund, totaling $80 million, emphasizing a strategy centered on nurturing repeat founders in Europe. The firm identifies repeat entrepreneurs as a significant resource, having generated over $2 trillion in enterprise value.
Investment Strategy
The fund aims to support roughly 30 companies at the pre-seed or seed stages, similar to past strategies. Notably, this new fund will allocate larger investments, ranging from $1 million to $3 million per startup, compared to the previous average of $1 million.
Focus on Repeat Entrepreneurs
By targeting previously successful founders before they initiate new ventures, Tapestry VC seeks to capitalize on their experience and networks. Co-founder Patrick Murphy highlights the benefits of these relationships, which include faster hiring and established connections.
Notable Previous Investments
Tapestry VC's portfolio includes significant investments in technology sectors such as smartphone developer Nothing and AI startup Fin AI, recently acquired by Salesforce for $3.6 billion. Other sectors of focus include drone delivery and AI security.
New Investors Join the Fund
This fund has attracted investments from notable entities such as the British Business Bank, pension fund Railpen, and Molten Ventures. Additionally, Sarah Friar, CFO at OpenAI, has also committed to this fund, contributing to its innovative approach.
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Tapestry VC has closed an $80 million fund aimed at backing European repeat founders, who have generated over $2 trillion in value. The firm plans to invest in 30 companies at pre-seed or seed stages with increased check sizes ranging from $1 million to $3 million.