The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €20 million to TIN Capital’s European Cyber Tech Fund V, reinforcing its position in Europe’s cybersecurity scale-up space. Invest-NL has also renewed its support, joining regional funds, family offices, and experienced entrepreneurs from the European cyber domain.
Backed by the InvestEU programme, EIF’s participation brings the fund’s total close to over €80 million. This capital will help TIN Capital invest in promising cybersecurity companies across Europe, fueling growth in a sector critical to the continent’s digital safety.
With the EIF and Invest-NL on board, TIN Capital is doubling down on its mission to build a safer, more autonomous Europe. Rising geopolitical tensions and new regulations such as the NIS2 Directive, the Cybersecurity Act (CSA), and DORA are making cyber-resilience a top priority.
The fund’s timing is crucial as national security, software supply-chain protection, and cloud infrastructure reliability have become vital business concerns.
TIN Capital’s European Cyber Tech Fund V has already started investing in companies that strengthen Europe’s digital defences. Its portfolio includes firms focused on national security, software supply-chain integrity, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
These investments align with TIN Capital’s belief in supporting European-rooted cybersecurity innovations that can compete on a global stage.
Among its early portfolio companies are SignPath, which automates code-signing to protect software supply chains; Datenna, providing open-source intelligence tools to governments; VirtualMetric, improving the handling of security data; and Nymiz, embedding privacy-by-design into data processes.
With more than €80 million in total commitments and strong institutional backing, TIN Capital’s Fund V is poised to drive the next wave of European cybersecurity innovation. This growing investor confidence highlights the urgent need for European-built solutions in digital defence.
EIB Group Vice-President Robert de Groot said that investing in TIN Capital’s fund is about securing Europe’s digital future. He noted that the EIF’s participation strengthens Europe’s ability to protect critical infrastructure and systems.
Cecilia Thorfinn, Acting Head of Representation of the European Commission in the Netherlands, added that cybersecurity is essential for protecting citizens, businesses, and essential services while keeping Europe attractive to investors and innovators.
Michael Lucassen, Managing Partner at TIN Capital, emphasized that cybersecurity is no longer optional but a necessity for Europe’s stability. He said that with EIF and other partners, TIN Capital is committed to building European champions capable of competing with the world’s leading players.
