Tessellate Software

An enduring home for ultra-niche, mission-critical VMS businesses.

What We Bring

We provide the capital, expertise, and operational support to help vertical market software companies reach their full potential.

Technical Expertise

World-class engineering capabilities to supplement your team and accelerate performance.

Sales & Go-To-Market

Commercial excellence focused on pricing, pipeline, and customer retention to unlock durable growth.

Advisory Board

Seasoned network of tech founders, investors, operators, and technologists at the ready to support.

Transaction Flexibility

Flexible transaction structures designed to meet the unique needs of each founder and business.

Partnerships & Network

Strategic partnerships and corporate networks that accelerate scale and strengthen market positioning.

Integrity & Transparency

Long-term stewardship with open, transparent communication rooted in integrity.

Strategic Alliance

Tessellate × Bit Complete: creating operational value for entrepreneurs in vertical market software.

About the Partnership

Tessellate has partnered with Bit Complete, a leading technical development agency, to help portfolio companies accelerate growth through world-class engineering and operational excellence.

Product Development

Modernize your tech stack and integrate AI-driven features tailored to your vertical: intelligent workflows, automation, and data analytics that drive customer value.

Operating Best Practices

Jumpstart value creation across top- and bottom-line levers: pricing strategy, sales and go-to-market, and customer success frameworks.

Technical Expertise

Bit Complete's team of 35+ seasoned software developers have worked with Fortune 500 companies and high growth start-ups to build products that matter.

Bit Complete's team of 35+ seasoned software developers have worked with both Fortune 500 companies and high growth start-ups to build products that matter.

Our Team

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Darren Cole

Founder, Investing Partner

Darren oversees Tessellate Software's investment strategy, bringing more than ten years of experience across management consulting, private equity, and technology. He is a Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group. Before that, he spent time in private equity at Birch Hill Equity Partners and worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company.

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Felix Li

Founder, Operating Partner

Felix manages Tessellate Software's business operations, drawing on over thirteen years of experience as an operator, entrepreneur, and technology-sector investor. He leads product development, platform integration, and operational strategy for the firm. Felix also serves as Partner and COO at Bit Complete, where he builds AI-powered tools and products for vertical software businesses. Earlier in his career, he co-founded a venture-backed healthcare startup and headed operations at League, a digital health platform.

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Aurélien Meyer

Associate, Investing Team

Aurélien supports Tessellate Software's investment team through research, financial analysis, and diligence on vertical-market software opportunities. He has experience in private equity and early-stage strategy work, with a focus on evaluating business models and identifying key value drivers. A Commerce student at Queen's University involved in several investment-focused organizations, Aurélien assists with sourcing, assessing, and supporting software businesses throughout the deal process.

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