Michael Tanner

Michael Tanner is a Senior Associate at VMG Partners based in San Francisco, California. He joined the firm as an Analyst after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and was promoted to his current role in 2023. Operating within a firm that manages over $1 billion in assets, Tanner has contributed to growth equity investments across more than 20 portfolio companies, including consumer brands like Perfect Snacks, Graze, and Kind Snacks. Beyond direct deal execution, he co-authored a first-quarter 2025 insight report on consumer packaged goods mergers and acquisitions and recently participated as a panelist discussing sustainable brands at the October 2024 Food Loves Tech conference. His current focus remains on evaluating and supporting growth-stage consumer, food, beverage, and retail companies through strategic partnerships and operational scaling.