How to Pitch Tiger Global
Tiger's speed-and-metrics model, no-board-seat philosophy, and when growth-stage companies should reach out.
The Short Version
Tiger Global is not a traditional VC. They're a hedge fund and private equity firm that moved aggressively into venture during the 2020–2022 bull market and have maintained a significant venture practice since. They move fast, diligence lightly compared to traditional VCs, write large checks, and don't take board seats. They're the right conversation for a late-stage growth company (Series C+) with strong metrics and a clear path to scale — not for early-stage founders seeking a hands-on partner.
What Tiger Global Actually Is
Founded: 2001 by Chase Coleman
AUM: ~$50 billion (hedge fund + private equity + venture combined)
Stage: Growth equity — primarily Series B through pre-IPO
Check sizes: $25M–$500M+
Sectors: Software, internet, fintech, consumer, marketplaces — across global markets
Tiger Global is not a traditional venture firm. They employ fewer people per dollar invested than any major fund, move faster through diligence, and operate more like a quantitative asset manager applying a consistent thesis across hundreds of companies than a traditional VC firm building deep relationships with a small portfolio.
Tiger's Investment Approach
Speed Over Relationship
Tiger became famous during the 2020–2022 period for making investment decisions in days rather than months. They conducted compressed diligence using standardized financial models and made offers without partner meetings, site visits, or extended relationship-building. While they've slowed down somewhat since the market correction, they're still among the fastest-moving large-check writers.
Metrics-Driven, Not Narrative-Driven
Tiger doesn't invest because they love your story. They invest because your metrics fit a pattern they recognize as fundable at scale. Their diligence is heavily quantitative: ARR, growth rate, NRR, CAC payback, gross margin, and market size. If your numbers tell the story, the narrative matters less than at most funds.
No Board Seats
Tiger doesn't take board seats. This is a feature for founders who want capital without oversight and a bug for founders who want an engaged partner. Tiger is a financial investor, not an operating partner.
Global from Day One
Tiger invests across the US, Europe, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. If you're building outside the US and your metrics are strong, Tiger is more likely to look at you than many US-centric VC firms.
What Gets Funded
Tiger invests in companies that have already proven something. They're not looking for potential — they're looking for demonstrated, measurable scale:
- ARR: Typically $10M+ for Series B conversations, $30M+ for Series C and beyond
- Growth rate: 2–3x year-over-year minimum at Series B; faster is better
- NRR: 110%+ for SaaS businesses
- Gross margins: 60%+ for software; marketplace and consumer have lower bars
- Market size: Must be genuinely large — Tiger doesn't invest in niche markets regardless of metrics
What Gets Ignored
- Early-stage companies without significant revenue — Tiger rarely does seed or Series A
- Companies where the story depends on future product development rather than demonstrated customer value
- Businesses that require hands-on operational support — Tiger doesn't provide this
- Founders who want a long-term VC partner rather than a financial investor
How to Get Tiger's Attention
Have strong metrics. There is no narrative substitute for $30M ARR growing 150% YoY with 120% NRR. If your numbers look like this, Tiger will find you — they have scouts and data sources that surface fast-growing companies before founders actively fundraise.
Investment banker intro. At Tiger's check size, most companies are working with an investment bank or financial advisor who has relationships with Tiger's deal team. This is the most common path for late-stage raises.
Direct outreach with a data room. Tiger's team is reachable. A concise intro email with a link to a structured data room gets more traction at Tiger than at most firms. They can evaluate quickly if the data is clean.
Platform introductions. Structured application platforms like PitchProtocol route your financial package directly to matched funds — including growth-stage funds — with your metrics pre-presented and thesis alignment pre-computed.
Tiger vs. Traditional VCs: Key Differences
| Factor | Tiger Global | Traditional VC |
|---|---|---|
| Diligence speed | Days to weeks | Months |
| Board involvement | None | Board seat typical |
| Operational support | Minimal | High (varies by firm) |
| Decision criteria | Metrics-first | Narrative + metrics |
| Stage focus | Growth (Series B+) | Seed through growth |
| Check size | $25M–$500M | $500K–$50M |
| Geographic focus | Global | Often US-centric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tiger Global still active in venture after the 2022 market correction?
Yes, though at a reduced pace compared to their peak deployment in 2021. They have significant capital to deploy and continue to make investments in high-quality growth-stage companies.
Does Tiger invest in pre-revenue companies?
Rarely, and only in exceptional circumstances with extremely strong teams and clear near-term revenue visibility.
Should I target Tiger for my Series A?
Almost certainly not — Tiger operates at the growth stage. Series A founders should focus on traditional venture funds with a seed and Series A practice.
What's the fastest path to a Tiger conversation?
Strong metrics plus a warm introduction from an investment banker or a mutual VC relationship. Tiger's team also reviews inbound from structured platforms where financial data is cleanly presented.
PitchProtocol routes your structured financial package — ARR, growth rate, NRR, gross margin, and market sizing — directly to matched growth-stage funds. If your metrics are Tiger-caliber, your application reaches them with data cleanly pre-presented. Apply to the First 100 Founders Cohort →