# Herty Tammo

> Herty Tammo is a Tallinn-based Estonian entrepreneur, angel investor and co-founder, CEO and General Partner of Startup Wise Guys. His career connects the Tammo family’s industrial businesses with early-stage technology investing and founder education. A Kauffman Fellow, he received Estonia’s Order of the White Star, Class V, in 2026 for his contribution to entrepreneurship.

- **Role:** CEO, Co-founder and General Partner at Startup Wise Guys
- **Organizations:** Startup Wise Guys, Estanc, Tammer, Kauffman Fellows, Estonian Business Angels Network, Estonian Startup Leaders Club, TIFC
- **Nationality:** Estonian
- **Education:** BBA and EMBA, Estonian Business School, Fellowship, Class 17, Kauffman Fellows Program
- **Known for:** Co-founded Startup Wise Guys in Tallinn in 2012., Completed Kauffman Fellows Class 17., Received Estonia’s Order of the White Star, Class V, in 2026.

## Career timeline

- **1995** — Began his entrepreneurial career; helped establish the family business Tammer while a student.
- **2007** — Began angel investing.
- **2012** — Co-founded Startup Wise Guys with Mike Reiner and Jon Bradford; joined Kauffman Fellows Class 17.
- **2014** — Completed the two-year Kauffman Fellows program.
- **2020** — The Tammo family formalized a family charter; Tammo described Startup Wise Guys as having made 185 investments over eight years.
- **2025-03** — Represented Estanc alongside Raigo and Anti Tammo during President Alar Karis’s factory visit.
- **2025-07** — Reported as returning to the CEO role at Startup Wise Guys after Cristobal Alonso’s departure.
- **2026** — Awarded the Order of the White Star, Class V, for his contribution to Estonian entrepreneurship.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Startup Wise Guys in Tallinn in 2012.
- Completed Kauffman Fellows Class 17.
- Received Estonia’s Order of the White Star, Class V, in 2026.
- Chairman of Estanc’s Supervisory Board, as identified in its February 2026 announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Estanc announced his Order of the White Star, Class V, recognizing his contribution to entrepreneurship.
- **2025-07** — BalticVC reported that he would resume the CEO role at Startup Wise Guys following Cristobal Alonso’s departure.
- **2025-03** — Joined the Estanc board representatives hosting President Alar Karis on a factory visit.

## Links

- Website: https://startupwiseguys.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herty/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22