People-driven investors.
It’s people who make this industry tick. Top Tier has spent two decades building trusting, long-term relationships with managers, LPs, staff, clients and partners throughout the venture capital ecosystem. We take a collaborative approach with every investment, operating as one team with a singular focus on providing support and perspective to fund managers and entrepreneurs alike.
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Our Values
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Leadership.
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Trust.
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Transparency.
People are given, and know where to get, information. We don’t like secrets. -
Respect.
We allow each person to be seen and heard, and contributions are acknowledged.
History in the making.
Over the past two decades, we’ve built strong, long-standing industry relationships, invested in 350+ funds worldwide, and created a database of more than 10,500 companies. Top Tier has $7.1B in regulatory assets under management.-
1999
The “Top Tier” fund of funds business is launched within Paul Capital -
2001
The first commingled fund of funds strategy is formed focused on primary and secondary investments -
2006
“Top Tier” forms a joint venture between Paul Capital and Bank of Ireland -
2009
The first co-investment is executed by Top Tier -
2011
Top Tier completes its spin out from Paul Capital -
2014
The first Velocity dedicated strategy is launched to invest solely in secondaries and co-investments -
2014
The first Emerging Manager dedicated strategy is launched -
2019
Top Tier expands, opening Boston and London offices -
2019
The first European dedicated strategy is launched -
2021
The first growth fund is launched
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1999
The “Top Tier” fund of funds business is launched within Paul Capital -
2001
The first commingled fund of funds strategy is formed focused on primary and secondary investments -
2006
“Top Tier” forms a joint venture between Paul Capital and Bank of Ireland -
2009
The first co-investment is executed by Top Tier -
2011
Top Tier completes its spin out from Paul Capital -
2014
The first Velocity dedicated strategy is launched to invest solely in secondaries and co-investments -
2014
The first Emerging Manager dedicated strategy is launched -
2019
Top Tier expands, opening Boston and London offices -
2019
The first European dedicated strategy is launched -
2021
The first growth fund is launched
Responsible investing.
At Top Tier, we are committed to responsible investing and fully integrate environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) into our investment process. We believe the management of ESG matters is a critical part of ensuring the long-term success of the emerging companies and entrepreneurs we support. We also recognize the role we play and impact we can provide in the greater world and to the communities in which we operate.
Doing our part to give back.
At Top Tier, we know the importance of giving back. We would not be here without our community, and it’s our responsibility to keep that community strong and healthy. During COVID-19, we pledged to donate our office expense savings to charitable organizations chosen by the TTCP team. In addition, we continue to partner with charitable organizations like New Door Ventures, Bay Area Deputy Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation and Venture Forward.
Work with us.
Since 2009, our Team has invested over $600M and partnered with over 55 venture-backed companies through preferred equity investments and secondaries. We take a flexible approach of leading or participating in mid-stage and growth-stage financing rounds. In addition, we purchase shares directly from early employees and management teams looking for liquidity. We strive to help management teams focus on execution and to act as a partner to shareholders.