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Martin Tantow

Partner @ Pegasus Tech Ventures | Venture Capital | Corporate Innovation

San Francisco Bay Area

Work Experience

2024

  • Co-Founder

    2024

  • Partner

    2021

    Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures with a focus on US and European investments. Pegasus is a global venture capital firm, managing over 35 corporate venture capital and institutional funds with $2B+ in assets under management. Pegasus offers a unique Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model for Global Fortune 500 companies that wish to partner with cutting-edge technology startups. Some of the vertical markets of interest include Enterprise Software, AI, Life Sciences/Health, IoT/Hardware/Robotics, FinTech/Crypto, and Automotive/Mobility. With 230+ investments, including some of the top unicorns on the planet, and 64 exits including 20 IPOs, Pegasus is one of the fastest-growing venture capital firms in Silicon Valley.

  • Managing Partner

    2018

    Blissity Ventures partners with exceptional entrepreneurs, top executives, and the world’s leading universities, to build the startup unicorns of the future.

2015 - 2020

  • Chairman of the Advisory Board

    2015 - 2020

  • Chairman of the Advisory Board

    2019 - 2020

2014 - 2018

  • General Manager, EMEA

    2014 - 2018

    Leading Kii’s IoT business global expansion efforts. Kii’s IoT solution accelerators simplify the deployment of IoT solutions by integrating products with provisioning, device management, end-to-end security, multiple deployment options, and a robust partner program for applications software and analytics.

2012 - 2015

  • Managing Director

    2012 - 2015

    Rapid growth incubation and advisory firm, transitioning startups to sustainable, high-growth companies through its extensive corporate mentor network, focusing on market acceleration, execution optimization, strategic alliances and international expansion. Sold to Intite LLC

  • Venture Advisor

    2011 - 2012

    Leading Asia-Pacific venture fund, managing over $200M worth of funds.

2010 - 2011

  • Senior Associate

    2010 - 2011

    Led client engagements for leading technology firms in the US and built the company’s digital footprint in Silicon Valley. Implemented best practices to identify and evaluate growth opportunities through building a coherent strategy that involves internal capabilities, external market positioning, M&A, and JV/partnering.

2007 - 2010

  • Co-founder & President

    2007 - 2010

    Leading API management infrastructure provider with over $7M VC funding. Sold to Red Hat, Inc.