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Tenderloin Ventures operates as a seed-stage venture capital firm, providing capital and strategic guidance for early-stage technology companies. Its core offering delivers essential funding combined with expertise in marketing and advertising to accelerate growth. The firm focuses its capabilities on identifying and nurturing innovative businesses within the IT, software, and hardware sectors.
Founded in 2014, Tenderloin Ventures was established by Cédric Waldburger and Fabian Villiger. Their insight identified an opportunity to support nascent technology ventures in Zurich and Berlin. They offer financial investment alongside practical knowledge crucial for market penetration, addressing critical gaps faced by early-stage founders.
The firm's primary beneficiaries are high-growth technology companies seeking foundational capital and operational mentorship. Tenderloin Ventures aims to empower its portfolio companies to achieve substantial market presence and sustainable expansion. Its long-term objective centers on cultivating a robust ecosystem of successful tech enterprises through strategic investment.
Tenderloin Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $50.0M Series C in Frontify in September 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | Frontify | $50.0M Series C | Elina Berrebi | Alven, Blossom Capital, EQT Ventures, Kima Ventures, Merus Capital, Point Nine Capital, Script Capital, TEN Eleven Ventures, Justin Ziegler, Thibaud Elziere, HighSage Ventures |
| Jan 1, 2020 | Frontify | $22.0M Series B | EQT Ventures | Alven, Bayern Kapital, Blossom Capital, Kima Ventures, Merus Capital, Point Nine Capital, Script Capital, TEN Eleven Ventures, Übermorgen Ventures, Gian Reto À Porta, Justin Ziegler, Thibaud Elziere, Myke NAF, Thomas Dübendorfer, Datartis Ventures |
