Tanner Cerrand

Ionic Partners, Partner

“I have over 20 years of financial markets experience, with the past 12 years focused on software and technology deal sourcing and research across Ionic Partners, Build Acquisition Corp., BuildGroup, and Vista Equity Partners. I have built deep relationships with hundreds of CEOs and institutions across North America (e.g. venture capital, growth equity, private equity, investment banks).

I love engaging with executives and investors to have thoughtful conversations around key tech trends and where markets are headed, while building meaningful connections between founders, executives, and investors across my expansive network. I am an Advisor & Founding Member of the Texas Venture Alliance, whose objectives are to amplify already existing investor activity across the state, advocate for future initiatives benefiting startups and investors at the Texas State Capitol, and to connect the startup, venture, and government communities.

I was previously on the Founding Committee for the BEAM Angel Network, whose mission is to provide equitable access to capital for women-founded companies and to create generational wealth for these founders and the investors that support them.

Prior to joining Ionic Partners, I led deal sourcing at Build Acquisition Corp. and BuildGroup. Before that, I was responsible for building and leading research & business development strategies at Vista Equity Partners. Prior to Vista, I worked at Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), UBS Investment Bank, and Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc.”

- Tanner Cerrand