Tern plc Overview

Tern plc is an AIM-quoted investment company focused on the rapidly evolving Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The firm invests strategically in innovative IoT technologies and companies with significant growth potential, providing strategic capital and operational support to accelerate market penetration and drive sustainable growth. Tern's investment approach aims to capitalize on the transformative impact of IoT across industries, including healthcare, industrial automation, smart cities, and consumer electronics.

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Tern plc

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Product type

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Software-enabled hardware

Industries / verticals

  • AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
  • Consumer Electronics & Smart Home (non-wearable)
  • Cybersecurity / Identity

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

First ticket size

£1,000,000 - £5,000,000

How to approach funds like Tern plc

When engaging Tern plc, founders should highlight how their IoT solution addresses a clear market need and demonstrates scalable commercial traction or a credible path to it. Emphasize differentiated technology, robust IP, and a strong management team capable of executing in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Tern values founders who can articulate a compelling vision for IoT’s impact while also showing pragmatic go-to-market strategies and early evidence of customer validation.

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