Talis Capital Overview

Founded in 2009, Talis Capital is a London-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across Europe and the United States. The firm focuses on sectors such as tech infrastructure, climate and synthetic biology, and consumer internet, aiming to build disruptive, category-defining, and enduring businesses. Talis Capital has invested over $600 million in transactions since its inception, with notable portfolio companies including Darktrace, Onfido, Ynsect, Pricefx, Seqera Labs, PortalOne, and Howl. The firm is led by equal partners Matus Maar, Thomas Williams, and Kirill Tashilov, who emphasize a high-conviction, thesis-driven approach to investing. Talis Capital is known for its commitment to supporting founders from the earliest stages, dedicating substantial time to every aspect of company building.

Is Talis Capital the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Talis Capital, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

Talis Capital

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe
  • Caribbean
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Industries / verticals

  • AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech)
  • Content & Information
  • Digital & Consumer health
  • FinTech
  • InsurTech
  • IT Infrastructure & Cloud
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Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

US$2,000,000 - US$10,000,000

How to approach funds like Talis Capital

When approaching Talis Capital, founders should highlight their vision for building category-defining businesses and demonstrate a clear path to market disruption. Emphasize your team's technical depth and ability to execute in complex, high-growth sectors, as well as your ambition to scale globally. Talis values founders who are deeply committed and can articulate how their solution stands out in a crowded landscape, especially in areas where technology and market timing intersect.

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