Alex Bean co-founded Divvy in 2016, which was acquired in 2021. He then co-founded Tandem with Mckay to help experienced investors back new founders.

What Alex can write

Writes checks of$500K to $30M
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Tandem Ventures writes $500K to $30M checks, larger than 71% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Tandem Ventures.

Career

  1. Divvy · co-founder
    2016-2021
  2. Tandem · Founding Partner
    Now
  3. Divvy
    2016-2021
  4. Tandem Venture Partners · Founding Partner
    Now

Companies founded

DivvyTandem

Focus

foundersgo-to-marketscale

Also at Tandem Ventures

Partners like Alex

At firms with a similar stage, sector and check size.

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One email when Alex's firm raises a fund, adds a partner or shows new activity.

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Questions

Who is Alex Bean?

Alex Bean co-founded Divvy in 2016, which was acquired in 2021. He then co-founded Tandem with Mckay to help experienced investors back new founders.

How much does Alex Bean invest?

Alex Bean invests through Tandem Ventures, which writes checks of $500K to $30M at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Alex Bean?

A warm intro from a founder Tandem Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Alex Bean do before Tandem Ventures?

co-founder at Divvy; Divvy.

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