Dennison Bertram

Overview

As the CEO and Co-Founder of Tally, Dennison Bertram leads a private investment firm focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency ventures. Tally offers a comprehensive suite of services, including token launches, governance solutions, and staking incentives, aiming to enhance decentralized governance for blockchain protocols. The firm has been instrumental in supporting over 500 protocols, such as Arbitrum, Uniswap, and ENS, managing assets totaling over $80 billion. Tally's platform is designed to provide transparent and neutral tools for on-chain organizations to manage proposals, voting, and token holder engagement. Prior to founding Tally, Dennison Bertram founded DappHero in 2020, a company specializing in low-code blockchain development tools. He also established BuyBTC.cz, the first Bitcoin exchange in the Czech Republic, in 2012. His diverse background includes roles as a Lead Developer Advocate at Zeppelin in 2019 and Managing Partner at Brandhome from 2018 to 2019. Dennison holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Pittsburgh and has pursued further education in JavaScript Full Stack Development at Fullstack Academy in 2018. Tally's investment philosophy centers on supporting innovative projects within the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. The firm has secured significant funding, including a $6 million Series A round in August 2021 and an $8 million Series A round in April 2025. These investments underscore Tally's commitment to advancing decentralized governance and its role as a key player in the blockchain ecosystem.

Investment Focus

• Innovative blockchain and cryptocurrency projects
• Strong governance frameworks
• Scalable and secure infrastructure
• Experienced and visionary teams
• Clear value propositions in the decentralized finance space

Portfolio Companies