Herty Tammo co-founded Startup Wise Guys specifically to serve the technical talent in Eastern Europe with an accelerator that understands local culture but connects founders to global networks, positioning him as an early architect of the New Europe startup pipeline. As a serial entrepreneur who built five companies involving around 150 investors before becoming a full-time tech investor, he brings unusually deep hands-on experience with both building and financing businesses from the founder side, while also having direct experience leading notable exits and growth stories through roles like CFO at Ridango where he secured financing, executed acquisitions, and ultimately exited to private equity.

• Heavy involvement in the Startup Wise Guys accelerator and the broader Estonian tech ecosystem, frequently referred to as the Estonian mafia. He regularly shares updates on new accelerator batches in Tallinn and celebrates portfolio wins, such as the exit of StepShot or the continued expansion of regional giants like TransferWise.
• Emphasis on founder dynamics, leadership transitions, and optimal team composition. He highlights insights on what makes a team successful, such as sharing research suggesting a strong correlation between having complementary co-founders and startup success, or the value of advanced degrees for executive roles.
• Tracks major funding rounds, acquisitions, and valuation milestones in the European fintech and mobility sectors. He actively follows the progress of unicorns and high-growth companies, noting significant events such as Monese nearing unicorn status or Didi investing in Taxify to compete in new markets.
• Support for structured peer learning and professional development within the venture capital space. He promotes programs like the Kauffman Fellows, encouraging applications and sharing thought leadership produced by that network regarding innovation and career paths in the tech economy.