Tallwave

Tallwave is a venture capital firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, focusing on seed and early-stage investments in the technology sector. Established in 2009, the firm targets a variety of industries, including software as a service (SaaS), e-commerce, healthcare IT, education technology, advertising technology, and digital media. Tallwave primarily invests in companies located in the United States, with particular attention to regions such as Arizona, Utah, Southern California, Colorado, and New Mexico. In addition to providing seed capital, Tallwave supports entrepreneurs by offering design, product, branding, marketing, and growth services, all aimed at enhancing user experience and accelerating the path to market success. Through its comprehensive approach, Tallwave aims to transform innovative ideas into successful businesses.

Ed Borromeo

Chief Operating Officer and Partner

Gary Coraggio

Director of Business Development

Brett Higginbotham

Vice President of Finance

Andrea Parsons

Vice President of Client Services

Robert Wallace

Partner and Executive Vice President of Marketing

3 past transactions

ethology

Acquisition in 2017
ethology, Inc. is an integrated digital marketing agency. Its services include analytics and reporting, audience research, content strategy, digital paid media, display media, lifecycle marketing, local search, mobile experience, search engine optimization, social media, strategic planning, user experience design, Web development, and creative services. The company serves travel and hospitality, retail, ecommerce, finance, telecommunication, consumer packaged goods, insurance, entertainment, and healthcare industries. ethology, Inc. was formerly known as Tallwave Media, Inc. and changed its name to ethology, Inc. in March 2011. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. As of February 1, 2017, ethology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Tallwave, LLC.

Creative Allies

Debt Financing in 2011
Creative Allies is changing the way brands reach their fans. We are an integrated marketing firm that focuses on helping celebrity and consumer brands execute marketing campaigns, engage customers, and acquire millennials. We accomplish this through our proprietary technology, comprehensive marketing services, and strategic partnerships. Our community has 120,000+ designers and 180,000+ fans. We have worked with brands and celebrities such as Eminem, Arizona Iced Tea, Selena Gomez, Twenty One Pilots, Rick and Morty and many more.

EngineWorks

Acquisition in 2011
EngineWorks is an innovative data-driven Internet marketing company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The firm provides sophisticated interactive services that enable businesses and organizations of all sizes to be found through search engines, content sites, and social networks. The Company's proprietary Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies, professional Paid Search Marketing campaigns, and advanced Social Media Marketing (SMM) services are currently powering online performance for some of the Internet's most successful companies. In addition, fully measurable analytics provide invaluable data pertaining to their most effective targeting and messaging, in order to drive strategies through all marketing channels.