Tamar Capital

Tamar Capital is a single-family office based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2016. The firm specializes in asset management, cash management, risk management, and financial planning. It holds significant interests across various sectors, including fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing, and real estate. Tamar Capital operates in multiple regions, including the Middle East, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the UK, and the US. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of assets and enterprises, leveraging the expertise of its executive management team to generate long-term value. Additionally, Tamar Capital is increasingly engaged in impact investment initiatives.

Karine Sarkissian

Founding Partner

25 past transactions

H3X

Series A in 2024
H3X Technologies, established in 2020 by Jason Sylvestre, Eric Maciolek, and Max Liben, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for aviation. Their innovative products are designed to be lightweight yet powerful, targeting sustainable aviation and urban air mobility markets. H3X's unique machine combines the electric motor and inverter into a single unit, aiming to reduce emissions in aviation, marine, and heavy industrial applications while enhancing aircraft performance through retrofits.

Zeit Medical

Seed Round in 2021
Zeit Medical is a company focused on advancing the treatment of neurological injuries through innovative technology. Founded in 2019 by Urs Naber and Orestis Vardoulis, the company has developed a specialized headband that continuously monitors the electrical activity of the brain. This device integrates smoothly with existing electroencephalogram (EEG) systems and automates the pre-screening process, facilitating the annotation of extensive datasets. By identifying signature patterns in EEG readings, Zeit Medical enables physicians to diagnose and treat neurological conditions with greater precision, particularly in detecting the onset of strokes.

Fnatic

Venture Round in 2021
Fnatic Ltd. is a prominent global esports entertainment brand, established in 2004 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with additional facilities in Belgrade, Serbia, and a professional gaming house in Cologne, Germany. The company operates professional video gaming teams that compete in various tournaments worldwide, training and sponsoring esports players to excel in competitive gaming. In addition to its team operations, Fnatic offers a range of gaming equipment, including keyboards, headsets, mice, and mousepads, as well as apparel and accessories, all available through its online platform. By focusing on enhancing esports performance and fostering connections between brands and youth culture, Fnatic has played a significant role in shaping the esports landscape into a dynamic and rapidly growing industry.

H3X

Seed Round in 2021
H3X Technologies, established in 2020 by Jason Sylvestre, Eric Maciolek, and Max Liben, specializes in manufacturing electric propulsion systems for aviation. Their innovative products are designed to be lightweight yet powerful, targeting sustainable aviation and urban air mobility markets. H3X's unique machine combines the electric motor and inverter into a single unit, aiming to reduce emissions in aviation, marine, and heavy industrial applications while enhancing aircraft performance through retrofits.

Forward

Series D in 2021
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

GlacierGrid

Funding Round in 2021
GlacierGrid is a venture-backed company specializing in energy usage optimization for businesses, aiming to enhance energy savings, operational efficiency, and sustainability. The company employs advanced IoT technology to facilitate real-time monitoring and analytics of energy consumption and equipment performance. By utilizing wireless temperature and humidity sensors, GlacierGrid ensures accurate data collection, minimizing the risks associated with data inaccuracies and inventory waste. This approach enables clients to efficiently track their energy usage and make informed decisions about maintenance and operational improvements, ultimately supporting their goals of reducing carbon footprints.

Hyperfine

Series D in 2021
Hyperfine is a pioneering medical device company known for developing Swoop, the first FDA-cleared point-of-care MRI system. Swoop is designed to enhance patient access to rapid diagnosis and treatment, regardless of socioeconomic factors or geographic location. This innovative portable MRI system operates at a lower magnetic field strength than traditional MRI machines, allowing for high-quality imaging in a variety of clinical environments. Swoop can be easily transported to a patient's bedside, requires only a standard electrical outlet, and is controlled via an iPad, facilitating quick scans that support critical decision-making in settings such as emergency departments and intensive care units. Hyperfine generates revenue through the sale of its MRI devices as well as service sales, which include subscriptions for bundled devices, maintenance, and software.

eSkootr Championship

Funding Round in 2021
eSC is a brand new category of sport that is accessible, dynamic and sustainable.

Grain Technology

Seed Round in 2020
Grain Technology, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, specializes in developing a mobile application that offers a unique credit financing solution. The company provides a revolving line of credit based on users' income and cash flows, accessible through existing debit cards without the need to issue a separate card. This innovative approach allows individuals and businesses to obtain cash advances directly to their bank accounts at no cost, serving as an alternative to traditional credit cards. By analyzing cash flow, Grain Technology enables users to manage their credit responsibly and access funds in a manner that minimizes the risk of accumulating unnecessary debt.

Aspiration

Series C in 2020
Aspiration is a sustainable financial platform focused on helping consumers and businesses achieve carbon neutrality. It offers a range of financial products, including debit and credit cards, that incorporate carbon reduction solutions, enabling users to automatically offset the carbon footprint of their purchases. With over 6 million consumers, Aspiration addresses the growing demand for climate action by providing accessible tools for individuals and enterprises to engage in environmentally responsible practices. For its enterprise clients, Aspiration delivers software-based carbon footprint monitoring, a comprehensive inventory of carbon-reducing assets, and features designed to make their products carbon neutral. Through these services, Aspiration aims to facilitate climate action in everyday activities.

Legacy

Seed Round in 2020
Legacy is a company focused on transforming male fertility through innovative testing and preservation solutions. Founded by healthcare and fertility experts, Legacy provides home-based kits that allow men to analyze, improve, and preserve their sperm without the need to visit a clinic. Their offerings include sperm analysis and cryogenic storage options, facilitating the preservation of fertility for clients in a straightforward and accessible manner. The company collaborates with leading hospitals, fertility clinics, and progressive employers to ensure high-quality services. Legacy has garnered recognition through various awards, including victories at TechCrunch Disrupt and MassChallenge Boston, and has attracted investment from notable firms such as Bain Capital Ventures and Section 32.

Evrnu

Series A in 2019
Evrnu is a textile innovations company that specializes in producing engineered fibers from discarded clothing. By employing advanced regenerative fiber technologies, the company transforms textile waste into high-quality fiber sources. Its process involves breaking down cotton garment waste to the molecular level and reconstructing it into new, useful products. Evrnu's offerings include regenerative cellulosic and polyester fibers, as well as recoverable stretch materials, which provide significant environmental benefits. Through these innovations, Evrnu aims to create a circular ecosystem in the textile industry, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.

Heart Aerospace

Seed Round in 2019
Heart Aerospace AB, established in 2018 with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, and operations in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing electric regional airliners certified for passenger flight. The company's mission is to facilitate swift, affordable, and sustainable travel for regional journeys worldwide. Their flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is a nineteen-passenger electric airliner designed with an operating range of 400 km, aiming to reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while emitting zero operational emissions. Heart Aerospace targets commercial operation certification for the ES-19 by 2026.

Pavegen

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Pavegen Systems Ltd. develops innovative flooring technology that transforms kinetic energy from footsteps into renewable electricity. Founded in 2009 and based in London with an additional location in Cambridge, the company offers its advanced V3 technology, which maximizes energy output and data capture. This energy can power various applications such as street lights, signage, and communication networks in both indoor and outdoor settings. Pavegen also features PAVEGEN LIVE, an initiative that collaborates with global brands and agencies to showcase its patented technology at events. With over 150 installations worldwide, including notable projects in Washington DC, Pavegen empowers communities by connecting them to sustainability and smart city concepts, fostering a greater understanding of clean energy and its benefits.

Forward

Series C in 2019
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Boundary Layer Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Boundary Layer Technologies is a startup established in 2018 that specializes in the development of high-speed container ships utilizing hydrofoil technology. This innovative approach allows the ships to generate lift, elevating the hull above the waterline and significantly reducing drag. As a result, Boundary Layer Technologies aims to provide a viable alternative to the traditional airfreight industry, enhancing the efficiency of ocean freight delivery. By leveraging its advanced hydrofoil design, the company seeks to facilitate faster shipment times for the logistics sector.

Pavegen

Funding Round in 2018
Pavegen Systems Ltd. develops innovative flooring technology that transforms kinetic energy from footsteps into renewable electricity. Founded in 2009 and based in London with an additional location in Cambridge, the company offers its advanced V3 technology, which maximizes energy output and data capture. This energy can power various applications such as street lights, signage, and communication networks in both indoor and outdoor settings. Pavegen also features PAVEGEN LIVE, an initiative that collaborates with global brands and agencies to showcase its patented technology at events. With over 150 installations worldwide, including notable projects in Washington DC, Pavegen empowers communities by connecting them to sustainability and smart city concepts, fostering a greater understanding of clean energy and its benefits.

Rebellyous Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Rebellyous Foods is a Seattle-based company that specializes in producing plant-based meat products, including chicken nuggets, patties, and chicken strips. Founded in 2017, the company aims to achieve price parity with animal-based meat by implementing advanced food manufacturing equipment and processes. Rebellyous Foods serves various sectors such as schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and restaurants. The company focuses on large-scale production using high-throughput automation and innovative low-energy tools to create affordable plant-based meat alternatives.

Candid

Convertible Note in 2018
Candid Care Co. provides at-home orthodontic solutions through the delivery of customized clear aligners. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, with an additional office in Columbus, Ohio, the company simplifies the teeth straightening process by sending clients an impression kit to create models of their smiles. These models are then reviewed by licensed orthodontists who develop a personalized treatment plan and design a set of aligners tailored to the client's needs. Candid's approach allows customers to achieve their desired smile in an average of five months, all without needing to visit a dental office. The aligners are made from Bisphenol A-free plastic, which minimizes irritation compared to traditional braces, making the experience more comfortable for users.

Sepsis Scout

Seed Round in 2018
Sepsis Scout is a developer of a wearable patch designed to predict the onset of sepsis in high-risk patients in home care settings. Utilizing proprietary deep learning technology, the device aims to detect sepsis more accurately than current standards of care. By enabling patients to manage chronic illnesses effectively, Sepsis Scout's solution helps individuals stay out of the hospital and alleviates the fear and uncertainty associated with serious health conditions. The company's focus on artificial intelligence and wearables positions it at the forefront of innovative healthcare solutions.

LiveLike

Series B in 2018
LiveLike Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a live streaming platform designed to enhance audience engagement for broadcasters and media companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Gurugram, India, LiveLike offers a dynamic sports viewing platform that allows users to experience live sports through interactive features such as replay options, sports statistics, and watch parties. The company's innovative gamification engine transforms digital streaming into engaging experiences, ultimately fostering deeper connections between fans and content. By focusing on customized interactions, LiveLike aims to improve retention and monetization opportunities for its clients, particularly in attracting younger audiences and enriching the overall fan experience.

Avro

Seed Round in 2018
Avro Life Science is a Canadian company focused on developing transdermal drug delivery systems, specifically medicated skin patches designed for the pediatric and elderly populations. Utilizing a novel biopolymer as a platform, Avro's technology enables passive delivery of small molecules and drugs directly into the bloodstream, allowing for a slow-release mechanism. This innovative approach aims to enhance medication accessibility while minimizing the impact on the liver, ultimately improving health outcomes and quality of life for its patients.

Aspiration

Series B in 2017
Aspiration is a sustainable financial platform focused on helping consumers and businesses achieve carbon neutrality. It offers a range of financial products, including debit and credit cards, that incorporate carbon reduction solutions, enabling users to automatically offset the carbon footprint of their purchases. With over 6 million consumers, Aspiration addresses the growing demand for climate action by providing accessible tools for individuals and enterprises to engage in environmentally responsible practices. For its enterprise clients, Aspiration delivers software-based carbon footprint monitoring, a comprehensive inventory of carbon-reducing assets, and features designed to make their products carbon neutral. Through these services, Aspiration aims to facilitate climate action in everyday activities.

Forward

Series B in 2017
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Learner-Centered Collaborative

Series C in 2017
AltSchool is an interdisciplinary team of educators, technologists and entrepreneurs building a network of schools that prepare students for our changing world. Each individual school is able to adapt to the needs of students, families and the surrounding community; the larger network connects everyone together and enables a far greater impact in our efforts to improve education. Underlying it all is a platform and curriculum that is personalized to each individual child.
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