TIBURON RESEARCH GROUP

TIBURON RESEARCH GROUP

Tiburon Research Group was founded in 2000 by John R. Muse, a veteran technology investor who previously co-founded a private equity firm focused on software and IT services. The office has operated as a single family office since inception, managing the Muse family's multi-asset portfolio without external limited partners. The firm pursues a diversified strategy spanning direct private equity investments, venture capital, and public equities. Sector focus includes enterprise software, fintech, digital health, and climate technology. Known co-investments include positions in software and infrastructure companies alongside firms like Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital. Geographic scope is primarily North America, with occasional European and Asian deals. Tiburon maintains a lean team of approximately 6 professionals, with additional advisory support from industry experts. The firm has no public fundraising vehicles and relies on internal capital. Recent activity includes an increased allocation to climate technology and infrastructure deals through direct co-investments (per public record, 2025). A structural differentiator is Tiburon's research-intensive approach: the firm operates its own due diligence unit that produces proprietary market analysis before committing capital. This in-house research capacity is unusual for a single family office and influences both direct deal selection and public market allocations.