About Tinman Group
Tinman Group is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of Los Angeles, United States. It primarily invests in United Kingdom based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from HealthTech to High Tech and Enterprise Applications. Overall, Tinman Group portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 3 acquisitions, namely ACV Auctions, Kheiron Med and Sonantic. Tinman Group has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
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Tinman Group's List of Top Investments
Tinman Group has a portfolio of 10 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments include ACV Auctions and Nivoda.Their portfolio spans across United Kingdom and United States. They have invested in HealthTech, High Tech, Enterprise Applications and 12 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Tinman Group:1. ACV Auctions
Online marketplace providing auction services for used vehicles to licensed dealers. The platform offers vehicle inspection reports with interior and exterior photos. It provides tools for transportation, inventory management, and vehicle appraisal. The platform aims to simplify the process of buying and selling vehicles.
Key facts about ACV Auctions
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Buffalo (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $637M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $350M
- Employee Count: 1,881 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Fidelity Investments and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Nivoda
Provider of virtual try-on platform for customized jewelry. It allows users to try on and visualize rings, necklaces, and other diamonds jewelry products. The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Nivoda
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £99.1M as on Mar 31, 2023
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $96M
- Employee Count: 425 as on Feb 28, 2026
- Investors: Avenir Growth Capital, Summit Partners and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 21, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Kheiron Med
Developer of AI-powered health informatics solutions for diagnostic and screening programs. It offers a unified diagnostic workspace with enhanced image management and interpretation capabilities. The company provides solutions for breast, prostate, lung, brain, and thyroid imaging. These solutions aim to enhance workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy in cancer detection and patient management.
Key facts about Kheiron Med
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £55.3K as on Dec 31, 2022
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $30.9M
- Employee Count: 37 as on Sep 30, 2020
- Investors: Greycroft, Isomer Capital and 56 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Cruz Foam
Manufacturer of sustainable, biodegradable foam packaging. This company produces environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional polystyrene foam, offering comparable performance and compatibility with existing manufacturing processes. The packaging is designed to protect shipped goods and then gracefully disintegrate after use, minimizing environmental impact. The company works with existing converters, enabling a smooth transition to sustainable packaging solutions for various industries.
Key facts about Cruz Foam
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Santa Cruz (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $25.1M
- Employee Count: 25 as on Dec 31, 2022
- Investors: Sound Ventures, For Good Ventures and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. Sonantic
Sonantic offers AI-based text to speech solutions provider. It provides a platform where users can enter text and the text will be converted to speech based on the AI mechanism. The text can be converted to various voices and languages. the algorithm of the product is such that it matches human speech.
Key facts about Sonantic
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $6.88M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Jan 31, 2021
- Investors: AME Cloud Ventures, Entrepreneur First and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 11, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Unicorns in Tinman Group's Portfolio
Tinman Group has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - ACV Auctions. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is ACV Auctions which became a unicorn in 2019, 6 years before Tinman Group first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Tinman Group's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 | Online marketplace providing auction services for used vehicles to licensed dealers | 2014 | Buffalo | Series E | uofltjf |
Acquired companies in Tinman Group's Portfolio
3 companies from Tinman Group's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Kheiron Med in Oct 2024 by DeepHealth.Here are Tinman Group's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 22, 2024 | - | - | 9280 | |
Jun 13, 2022 | - | - | 1388 | |
Jul 31, 2017 | - | - | 1439 |