Top Tier Capital Partners

Investor type

VC / Fund of funds

Founded

1999

AUM

$8 100 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Top Tier Capital Partners is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Boston and London. Having a history that dates back to their predecessor firm Paul Capital, Top Tier Capital Partners has accumulated over two decades of experience in the venture capital industry. The firm specializes in managing multiple families of funds with a focus on primary commitments, LP and direct secondaries, and direct investments. They emphasize collaboration with limited partners and venture capital managers, offering insightful, hands-on counsel to nurture the growth of high-potential technology companies.

The firm invests across the innovation ecosystem, specifically targeting venture capital firms worldwide. Their investment approach includes making primary commitments to venture funds, providing flexible liquidity solutions through secondaries, and direct investments in high-growth, innovative companies. Though specific check sizes are not disclosed, Top Tier Capital Partners generally operates within the stages suited to venture-backed growth and established technology ventures.

Top Tier Capital Partners has backed a number of successful companies globally through its strategic partnerships throughout the venture capital community. However, the site does not list specific portfolio companies, indicating a focus on building long-lasting relationships rather than headline-grabbing single investments.

Industry

Cloud HealthTech AI Technology Energy Digital Financial Services Fintech Other SaaS Security Software Biotechnology Healthcare Services Medical Devices Life Sciences

Top Tier Capital Partners Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Top Tier Venture Velocity Fund 4
Venture Capital (VC)
Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
Medical Devices
Life Sciences
Seed
Series A
Series B
North America
$5-10 m
$925 M
August 2022
European Investment Fund
Fund of funds
Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
Medical Devices
Life Sciences
Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
North America
$5-10 m
$283 M
May 2021
Top Tier Capital Partners European Venture Capital Fund of Funds
Venture Capital (VC)
Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
Medical Devices
Life Sciences
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
North America
$5-10 m
$310 M
May 2021
Top Tier Venture Capital IX-B
Venture Capital (VC)
Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
Medical Devices
Life Sciences
Seed
Series A
North America
$5-10 m
$150 M
November 2019

Contacts

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Email
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Eric Fitzgerald General Partner
General Partner
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Michelle Ashworth Venture Partner
Venture Partner
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FAQs about Top Tier Capital Partners

Top Tier Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that also operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Top Tier Capital Partners is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
Top Tier Capital Partners was founded in 1999.
Top Tier Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Cloud, HealthTech, AI, Technology, Energy, Digital, Financial Services, Fintech, Other, SaaS, Security, Software, Biotechnology, Healthcare Services, Medical Devices, Life Sciences.
Top Tier Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.
Top Tier Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Top Tier Capital Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Top Tier Capital Partners has around $8 100m assets under management.
Top Tier Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2022-08-05
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