• Before joining R136 Ventures, Dennedy served as COO and partner at Artiman Ventures
• Prior to Artiman, he was a managing director and general counsel at Telesoft Partners
• Based in Silicon Valley, R136 Ventures invests in mid-to-late stage startups

R136 Ventures has named Tom Dennedy as partner and chief operating officer.

In his new role at R136 Ventures, Dennedy will focus on supporting mid-to-late stage startups in realizing their full potential through strategic guidance and operational excellence.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tom Dennedy to our team,” said Victor Orlovski, founder and managing partner of R136 Ventures in a statement. “Tom’s deep operational expertise and strategic vision will be instrumental in driving the growth and success of our portfolio companies. His appointment reflects our commitment to bringing on board top-tier talent to support our mission of fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the startup ecosystem.”

Before joining R136 Ventures, Dennedy served as COO and partner at Artiman Ventures. Prior to Artiman, he was a managing director and general counsel at Telesoft Partners. Dennedy began his Silicon Valley career as an attorney at Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP.

Based in Silicon Valley, R136 Ventures invests in mid-to-late stage startups. Targeted sectors include AI/ML, cybersecurity, fintech, HR, and marketing. The firm has over $400 million in managed assets.