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Tanja Alanen

Meet Tanja Alanen

CFO

Seasoned CFO keeping our fund financials and compliance tight

Tanja Alanen
Role & background

What Tanja brings to the table

Tanja brings over 25 years of financial management experience to Vendep, working across a range of industries before diving into venture capital for the first time. As interim CFO, she handles everything behind the scenes for Vendep’s funds – from capital calls and distributions to management fees, compliance and GP administration. Keeping on top of regulations and reporting requirements is her daily bread, making sure both the firm and its investors are always on solid ground.

Working with Tanja

While Tanja doesn’t work directly with founders day-to-day, she’s the steady hand making sure everything behind the curtain runs smoothly. She keeps the financial backbone of Vendep strong and compliant, so founders and LPs can focus on growth with confidence.

Quickfire Q&A

What’s your favorite way to disconnect or recharge?

Winter swimming, dipping in icy water.

What did you want to be when you were 10?

I wanted to manage a big cash register, really big, not those small ones at shop counter. I did not know then that it would be financial management with computer.

What’s your most-used app (besides Slack and email)?

Excel.

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