We’re called Pathfinder for a reason

Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder is an experienced venture capital fund supporting the growth of projects from the earliest stages

(yes, even when they’re just a sketch on a piece of paper).

We invest up to €1+ million in pre-seed and seed rounds. We focus on technology projects operating in innovative industries or bringing new value to the market.

We offer much more than just funding, actively supporting founders at every stage of development. Our team includes experts in business strategy, marketing, finance, developers, designers, product owners, and legal specialists. Thanks to them, we can help you create or improve your product and launch it on the market in a very short time. Our product and technology competencies are supported by Red Sky, a startup studio operating since 2007.

Are you looking for funding for your project? Do you have a revolutionary business idea but don’t feel ready to develop it on your own? Dreaming of building something of your own, but none of your business concepts seem good enough?

Let’s talk.

We offer more than other venture capital funds.

In addition to funding, you can count on us for:

– Ideation and Project Development: Together we’ll analyze and refine your vision.

– Technology: Within our organization, we have development teams ready to help you build your product without wasting time searching for external contractors.

– Finding a Co-Founder and Building a Management Team: Our internal recruitment expertise will help you assemble a cohesive team.

– Mentorship and Coaching: Leverage the experience of investors, other founders, operators, and industry experts.

– International Business Development: Tap into our global network of contacts.

– Securing Further Funding: We participate in future fundraising rounds and/or help secure additional capital from other investors, including potential pre-IPO opportunities.

– Access to Our Community: Connect with our network of innovators, strategic partners, and investors ready to collaborate (our business partners include Tar Heel Capital, one of Central Europe’s leading private equity funds investing in small and medium-sized enterprises).

– Support in Leveraging Synergies Between Portfolio Companies.

The best testament to our work is the success of our founders.

RemoteMyApp

– the ultimate full-stack cloud gaming solution provider

– acquired in 2021 by Intel Corporation in the first tech exit of that kind to a global giant in almost a decade

– previously invested in by Deutsche Telekom’s strategic investment fund, among others

Primetric

– a SaaS tool for employee workload management and financial planning

– in 2020-23 the company’s MRR was growing at an average rate of >190% each year

– acquired by BigTime (the leading American professional services automation software provider) in 2023

Unikrn

– live esports betting on blockchain

– 2497% YTY growth in 2020

– acquired in 2021 by Entain, one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming businesses

Wellbee

– a B2C and B2B psychotherapy and personal development platform 

– actively supported by THCP from idea validation to exit – including in strategy, product development, and securing subsequent funding rounds

– exited in 2024 to employee benefits market leader – Benefit Systems, achieving a 10x ROI