NEW YORK — June 15, 2026
Executive Summary
Tema ETFs has surpassed $5 billion in assets under management (AUM) just three years after launching its first ETF product. The milestone follows more than $3 billion in AUM growth during the first five months of 2026, reflecting increasing adoption among financial advisors, professional investors, and institutional market participants. According to the firm, the achievement highlights continued momentum across its actively managed ETF platform and reinforces its focus on delivering institutional-quality investment solutions supported by disciplined portfolio construction and risk management.
Announcement Overview
Tema ETFs announced that its total assets under management now exceed $5 billion, marking a significant growth milestone since debuting its first product on May 11, 2023 with $5 million in assets. The firm reported growth of more than $3 billion during the first five months of 2026, increasing from $1.46 billion at the start of the year to more than $5.36 billion as of June 15, 2026, according to Bloomberg data cited by the company. Tema stated that the growth reflects expanding adoption of its ETF offerings among institutional investors, financial advisors, and professional allocators seeking actively managed and institutional-quality investment strategies across multiple market environments.
Key Announcement Details
- Announcement Type: Assets Under Management (AUM) Milestone
- Company: Tema ETFs
- Industry: Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and Asset Management
- Headquarters: New York
- Milestone Achieved: Surpassed $5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM)
- Current AUM: More than $5.36 billion as of June 15, 2026
- AUM at Start of 2026: $1.46 billion
- AUM Growth in 2026: More than $3 billion during the first five months of 2026
- Growth Rate: AUM more than tripled during the first five months of 2026
- Initial AUM at First Product Launch: $5 million
- First Product Listing Date: May 11, 2023
- Time Taken to Reach $5 Billion AUM: Approximately three years
- Primary Growth Drivers: Adoption by financial advisors, professional investors, and institutional investors
- Institutional Adoption Level: More than 90% estimated institutional adoption of Tema funds as of June 15, 2026
- Founder and CEO: Maurits Pot
- Investment Focus: Institutional-quality and actively managed ETF solutions
- Product Categories: High-conviction growth strategies, durable core exposures, and alternatives
- Investment Philosophy: Category-leading process, product development, performance, and risk management
- Company Founded: 2022
- Backing and Investors: Index Ventures, Accel Partners, Zinal Growth, financial services executives, and fintech founders
Tema ETFs Exceeds $5 Billion in Assets Under Management
Tema ETFs announced that it has surpassed $5 billion in assets under management, reaching the milestone three years after listing its first exchange-traded fund product.
According to the company, the achievement reflects substantial growth across its ETF platform and increasing adoption of its investment solutions among professional investors and advisory channels.
Key milestone highlights include:
- Assets under management exceeding $5 billion
- More than $3 billion in AUM growth during the first five months of 2026
- Growth from $5 million at launch to more than $5 billion
- Three-year progression since the firm’s first ETF listing
- Continued expansion among institutional and professional investors
The company noted that the growth trajectory demonstrates sustained demand for its actively managed ETF offerings and institutional-focused investment capabilities.
AUM More Than Triples During the First Five Months of 2026
A major component of the firm’s recent growth occurred during 2026.
According to the figures provided by Tema:
- AUM at the beginning of 2026: $1.46 billion
- AUM as of June 15, 2026: More than $5.36 billion
- Net increase: More than $3 billion
The company stated that this growth occurred within the first five months of the year, representing a significant acceleration in platform adoption and asset gathering activity.
The milestone also reflects continued engagement from:
- Financial advisors
- Professional investors
- Institutional allocators
- Wealth management platforms
According to the company, growing institutional participation has played an important role in supporting the expansion of its ETF platform.
Growth Since Launch of the First Tema ETF
Tema highlighted the progress achieved since launching its first ETF products.
According to the company:
- First ETF products debuted on May 11, 2023
- Initial assets totaled approximately $5 million
- Current assets exceed $5 billion
The firm stated that the progression underscores the scale of growth achieved during the three years following its market debut.
The milestone reflects continued expansion across the company’s ETF offerings, investment capabilities, and distribution footprint.
Key growth indicators cited by the company include:
- Rapid AUM expansion
- Institutional investor adoption
- Broader advisor engagement
- Growth across actively managed ETF strategies
- Expansion of investment product awareness
The company noted that its ETF platform has been designed to address a variety of market environments and investor objectives.
Company Commentary
Maurits Pot, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tema ETFs, commented on the milestone and the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.
“Tema’s mission is to be an innovative investment firm with relentless focus on category-leading process, product, and performance. Our growing institutional adoption reflects the institutional-grade underpinning of Tema’s investment solutions, anchored in risk management. We are grateful for our clients’ and partners’ commitment to our mission,”
The company stated that institutional adoption remains a central component of its growth strategy and investment philosophy.
According to Tema, its investment approach combines product innovation with disciplined portfolio management and risk-focused investment processes.
Institutional Adoption Supports Continued Expansion
Tema stated that growing institutional adoption has been a significant contributor to the firm’s asset growth.
According to the company, its characterization as an institutional-quality ETF provider is based on:
- More than 90% estimated institutional adoption of Tema funds as of June 15, 2026
- The institutional investment backgrounds of its portfolio management team
- The investment experience and track record of its leadership group
- A focus on risk management across investment strategies
The company indicated that institutional participation has continued to increase as investors seek ETF solutions capable of addressing a range of portfolio objectives and market conditions.
Tema noted that its investment platform is designed to provide investors with access to both thematic and core investment opportunities while maintaining a disciplined investment framework.
Investment Strategy and Product Approach
According to the company, Tema develops ETF solutions intended to support multiple investment objectives and market environments.
The firm’s product approach includes:
- High-conviction growth opportunities
- Durable core portfolio exposures
- Alternative investment strategies
- Actively managed ETF solutions
- Institutional-quality investment frameworks
Tema stated that its investment philosophy emphasizes:
- Process
- Product design
- Performance
- Risk management
- Institutional-grade portfolio construction
The company noted that these principles remain central to its long-term business and investment strategy.
Sources and Notes
According to the company:
- Tema debuted its first products on May 11, 2023
- Tema began 2026 with $1.46 billion in AUM
- Tema exceeded $5.36 billion in AUM as of June 15, 2026
- Source for AUM figures: Bloomberg
The company also noted that its institutional-quality designation is based on estimated institutional adoption levels and the professional background of its investment team.
Risk Information
Tema stated that investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses associated with its ETFs before investing.
According to the company, prospectuses and summary prospectuses contain important information regarding:
- Investment objectives
- Fund expenses
- Investment risks
- Portfolio considerations
- Fund-specific risk disclosures
The company noted that investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Additional risks identified by Tema include:
- Small- and mid-cap company risk
- Non-diversification risk
- Foreign securities risk
- Emerging markets risk
- Depositary receipt risk
- Market volatility
- Liquidity considerations
- Currency fluctuation risk
Tema also stated that SEC registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
The company indicated that detailed risk disclosures are available within each fund’s prospectus documentation.
About Tema ETFs
Tema ETFs builds institutional-quality ETF solutions designed for a range of market environments, including growth-oriented strategies, core portfolio exposures, and alternative investment opportunities.
Founded in 2022, the company is led by veterans of the ETF industry and global asset management sector.
According to Tema, the firm is backed by:
- Index Ventures
- Accel Partners
- Zinal Growth
- More than a dozen financial services CEOs
- Fintech founders
The company focuses on developing actively managed ETF strategies designed to address evolving investor needs while maintaining a strong emphasis on portfolio construction and risk management.
Tema stated that its platform serves institutional investors, financial advisors, professional allocators, and other market participants seeking differentiated investment solutions.
