Dado Banatao
Founder and Managing Partner at Tallwood Venture Capital
Menlo Park, California
Dado Banatao, Founder and Managing Partner at Tallwood Venture Capital is an active investor based in Menlo Park, California. This profile covers what Dado Banatao backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- VCPE
- Stages
- SeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Hardware & Deep TechQuantum & Semiconductors
- Location
- Menlo Park, California
- Typical check
- $2M
- Past investments
- 27
Notable investments
Silicon ClocksWave ComputingAlphion
Redfern Integrated Optics
Wilocity
AudienceSandCraft
MorphlabsT-RAM SemiconductorHow to reach Dado Banatao
Angels and operators like Dado Banatao reply to specific, personalized notes that show real traction, not mass blasts. Build a verified list, write a note that fits their thesis, and track replies, all on Round Funded.
Reach active investors like this one
About this profile
This profile is part of Round Funded, an investor database and outreach platform for founders. It covers 60,000+ active VCs, angels, family offices and accelerators with verified contacts, lets you send pitches from your own Gmail, and includes a free Data Room for your raise. How this data is built.
Cite this page
Round Funded. "Dado Banatao." Round Funded investor database, updated September 25, 2026.
Stable URL, it will not change: https://www.roundfunded.com/en/investor/dado-banatao
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dado Banatao invest in?
Dado Banatao invests in Hardware & Deep Tech and Quantum & Semiconductors, typically at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Dado Banatao invest at?
Dado Banatao typically invests at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Dado Banatao's typical check size?
Dado Banatao typically writes checks around $2M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
How do founders reach investors like this?
Round Funded lists active investors with verified, professional contact details for signed-up founders. Filter by sector, stage and location, then send a personalized pitch from your own inbox.
What is Round Funded?
Round Funded is an investor database and outreach platform for startup founders. It lists 60,000+ active investors with verified contacts, filtered to recent investment activity, and lets founders send personalized pitches from their own Gmail, track replies, and share a free Data Room. Round+ starts at $99 per month with a 3-day trial.