Doug Renert, Tandem Capital

Doug Renert is the Co-Founding Partner of Tandem Capital, a Silicon Valley early-stage venture firm he established. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Doug Renert

Doug Renert is the Co-Founding Partner of Tandem Capital, a Silicon Valley early-stage venture firm he established in 2007 to support startups disrupting traditional industries. Prior to venture capital, he served as Vice President of Corporate Development at Oracle and was the CEO of telecom startup Tello, backed by his earlier experience as an M&A attorney at DLA Piper. His investment thesis targets seed-stage companies in consumer technology, B2B software, hardware, IoT, and fintech, with a focus on founders ready to scale quickly. Renert typically deploys checks ranging from $250,000 to $5 million, and historically Tandem invested a standardized $200,000 for 10% equity in its accelerator model. Notable portfolio companies include Tile, the tracking device maker, as well as ventures highlighted in his 90% success rate track record. Renert distinguishes his approach by working side-by-side with founders to provide hands-on operational support and go-to-market strategy, treating his fund like a specialized trade school rather than a passive investor. He has publicly emphasized building business value through relationships and transparen

Doug Renert at a glance

Role
Co-Founder & Partner
Organization
Tandem Capital
Location
Burlingame, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Computer Hardware, Software

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Doug Renert at Tandem Capital (Burlingame, CA) — sector focus: Computer Hardware, Software.
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Doug Renert is based in Burlingame, CA.

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