Tenaya Capital Inc

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2009

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 14 July, 2026

Profile

Tenaya Capital Inc is a venture capital firm located in Palo Alto, California. The firm was founded in 2009 and is led by a cohesive team with decades of experience in venture capital. The team consists of partners such as Tom Banahan, Ben Boyer, Stewart Gollmer, and Brian Melton, with key figures including Chief Financial Officer Dave Markland. Known for its culture of collaboration and shared values, Tenaya Capital helps its portfolio companies create value through equal partnership efforts.

The firm primarily invests in technology-driven sectors, with a focus on software, healthcare services, and financial services, among others. Tenaya Capital is interested in Series A through late-stage opportunities, primarily within North America. The firm is understood to manage investments in the $10-50 million range, though specific figures for total assets under management were not disclosed.

Tenaya Capital has invested in notable companies like eHealth - a health insurance marketplace, HubSpot - inbound marketing software, Zappos - online shoe and clothing retailer, TruCar - car pricing platform, and Eventbrite - event management platform. These investments reflect the firm's strategy to support exceptional entrepreneurs in building enduring companies.

Industry

Healthcare Services Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Internet and Web Services Other SaaS Software

Contacts

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Benjamin Boyer Managing Director
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Brian Melton Managing Director
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FAQs about Tenaya Capital Inc

Tenaya Capital Inc is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Tenaya Capital Inc is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Tenaya Capital Inc was founded in 2009.
Tenaya Capital Inc invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Internet and Web Services, Other, SaaS, Software.
Tenaya Capital Inc invests in companies and startups in North America.
Tenaya Capital Inc invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Tenaya Capital Inc usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Tenaya Capital Inc has around $1 000m assets under management.
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