Tom Banahan, Tenaya Capital

Tom Banahan is a Partner at Tenaya Capital, a venture firm managing approximately $1.5 billion. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Tom Banahan

Tom Banahan is a Partner at Tenaya Capital, a venture firm managing approximately $1.5 billion, and has been on the investment team since 1999 after spending 20 years as an operational manager in technology, including roles at Marimba and Spyglass that led to public offerings. He invests primarily in IT infrastructure and enterprise software, focusing on Series B and Series C rounds within the San Francisco Bay Area. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, he has participated in later-stage funding rounds from Series D through Series G for companies like Salt Security and Druva. Notable portfolio companies include Salt Security, Druva, Inkling Systems, and MarkLogic, all backed at various funding stages. Banahan was named to the Forbes Midas List of Top Tech Investors for two consecutive years, reflecting his track record of backing successful startups. No distinctive public writing or unique point of view is documented in available sources.

Tom Banahan at a glance

Role
Partner
Organization
Tenaya Capital
Location
Portola Valley, CA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Analytics, Enterprise Software, Venture Capital, Software, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Analytics, Internet

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Tom Banahan is based in Portola Valley, CA.

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