For Founders
We work with founders to identify the few decisions that will define the company — and build the capital, talent and operating system around them.
Who we are
Multi-cultural and hands-on, we work alongside founders, not from the sidelines. We are united by one target: building generational companies.
OneTarget, formerly Target Global, is a technology investment firm founded in 2013. With $3B in assets under management, we have backed over 165 founders building across EMEA — from Berlin and London to Lagos and Tel Aviv.
We helped build some of the most well-known tech companies in the region. Some we co-founded.
We have the method and first-hand knowledge of bringing businesses from incorporation to the first million customers and further on to an IPO bell.
What founders get
Commitment beyond the round
When the round closes, the work begins. We follow the founder's vision, help unlock the opportunities that change a company's trajectory, and bring experience and judgement to the hard decisions.
The right people
We help founders hire as if the company were our own. We know which executives compound value and which only decorate the org chart. We help keep the people founders worked hardest to recruit, and we help think through the hard calls when someone needs to go.
The method
There is a method to turning early ambition into a durable company. We have spent over a decade writing it down: how a company changes as revenue scales from $1M to $100M; how a board can truly serve a founder; how to build so the next decade does not undo the last.
Capital for the long run
We have the capital to back companies across multiple rounds as conviction grows. We stay in the room longer than most and understand that it often takes several attempts to deliver your best shot.
How we invest
We aim to build long-term partnerships, knowing that any company we meet could be the next decacorn.
We move fast, from first meeting to a deep dive, and we’re always clear about where we stand. Even if we say no, you will know why.
Most investments are journeys of seven years or more, so we choose our partners with depth and discipline. We are built for founders who want more than capital. The right partner often becomes clear before the term sheet is signed, and for us, the investment is where the real work begins.
We invest across EMEA – the region we come from and know well. We are happy to meet you where you are; we believe you don’t necessarily need to relocate to the US to build a globally scaled business.
What we do
We back founders. We build companies. Often we do both.
We help you build the company that lasts, from early chapters of the business or even before the first chapter is written.
Investment
We lead rounds in early-stage companies. When we lead, we commit — not just to this round, but to the long-term success of the company.
Co-building
Sometimes the opportunity is compelling before the founding team is complete or the product direction is fully set. In those cases, we roll up our sleeves and help bring what is needed – capital, expertise, first hires and early clients. This is where we deploy our method most actively. It is best suited to founders who want a co-founder-like collaboration with us.
Once the company gains its own momentum and reaches its first major financial and operational milestones, we step back into our usual active investor role.
We are a good fit:
You want more than capital
You move quickly when conviction is clear
You value honest, direct feedback
Your ambition extends beyond your starting market
You are ready to transform your company
Less of a fit:
You want passive capital only
You want to run an auction for ten term sheets
You optimise for optics over company quality
You do not want investors close to the work
You postpone the hard decisions