The First Helping Hand for Beginners

More Than Just Capital

The venture landscape is crowded with capital, but starved of true craftsmanship. At Tiro, we operate less like a traditional fund and more like a boutique startup studio. To us, operating as a boutique VC means we aim to invest micro/small cheques in early stage projects, ideally during angel or pre-seed rounds. We don't just allocate capital; we co-build. We aim to be the first helping hand that pulls a founder out of the "trough of sorrow" and into product-market fit.

Embracing the Beginner's Mindset

We believe the most disruptive innovations come from a state of "Shoshin" (初心) — the beginner's mind. Experts are constrained by what they know is impossible; beginners are free to attempt the impossible. We back founders who look at legacy industries with fresh eyes and ask "why not?"

Our Studio Model: High Touch, Low Volume

Because we view ourselves as a studio, we invest in a select few relationships each year. This allows us to embed ourselves deeply in your product roadmap, design systems, and go-to-market strategy. We are not a portfolio aggregator; we are a partner in the truest sense of the word.

Conclusion

If you are a beginner ready to challenge the experts, we want to be your first believer. We bring the studio resources—design, engineering, and strategy—to help you turn your raw ambition into a defining company.