A note from the partners
What we’ve built. Where we’re going.
Four years ago, many of you took a chance on a founder and an investor with a shared vision: build a venture firm centered on backing exceptional founders and supporting them with people who have been in their shoes.
Since then, we’ve built something we are incredibly proud of. In 2025, we backed nine new companies and deployed more than $13M. So far in 2026, we’ve backed another 10 companies, investing $14.5M in new opportunities. That brings the Fund I portfolio to 33 companies, with the fund now nearly fully deployed.
We’ve watched founders turn ambitious ideas into meaningful businesses, build incredible teams, and create real value. But what we’ve built together goes well beyond the portfolio.
We absolutely love what we do. Helping the next generation of founders build enduring companies, create jobs, and contribute to both our local and national economy is incredibly fulfilling. Getting to do it alongside all of you makes it even more meaningful.
Many of you have become active partners in Tandem. You’ve introduced us to exceptional founders, sent opportunities our way, opened doors for our portfolio companies, shared your expertise, and helped us attract great talent. We don’t take that for granted.
Most importantly, thank you for believing in us early. You backed the vision before we had four years of results behind us, and we are incredibly grateful for that trust.
With Fund I nearly deployed, we’re entering the next chapter for Tandem. As we look toward Fund II, our mission remains the same: back exceptional founders early, support them deeply, and continue building a venture firm that creates meaningful value for founders and LPs alike.
On September 30, we’re excited to share what Fund I has accomplished, hear directly from some of the founders behind that progress, and give you a look at where Tandem is headed next.
Thank you for being part of Tandem. We hope you’ll be in the room.
- Alex Bean & McKay Dunn
- General Partners
