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Tesoro

Austin, US · Founded 2025 · 3 known investors

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Tesoro operates a card-linked rewards platform that lets gamers connect their Visa or Mastercard to earn in-game currency when they spend at participating merchants, using a patented system that integrates directly with the card networks. It serves brands/merchants and game studios seeking to reach gamers, as well as the gamers themselves, within the gaming economy.

Founders & leadership

Tesoro was founded in 2025 by Beau Button.

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Beau ButtonFounder
TK
Tawsif KhanNamed on SEC filing

Board

JC
Jeff CruttendenBoard directorExecutive Officer at Treasury
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Blake ChandleeBoard director
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Jay FishmanBoard director
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Dave YonamineBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.6M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2025–2026

▶$1.1MraisedOct 2026 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Beau ButtonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tawsif KhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeff CruttendenDirector
  • Blake ChandleeDirector
  • Jay FishmanDirector
  • Dave YonamineDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Sep 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Texas, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.5MraisedDec 2025 · 47 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Blake ChandleeDirector
  • Jeff CruttendenDirector
  • Beau ButtonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jay FishmanDirector
  • Tawsif KhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dave YonamineDirector
Offering amount
$5.5M
Amount sold
$5.5M
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Texas, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedSep 2025 · 38 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeff CruttendenDirector
  • Beau ButtonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tawsif KhanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Blake ChandleeDirector
  • Jay FishmanDirector
  • Dave YonamineDirector
Offering amount
$1.1M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Texas, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tesoro do?
Tesoro operates a card-linked rewards platform that lets gamers connect their Visa or Mastercard to earn in-game currency when they spend at participating merchants, using a patented system that integrates directly with the card networks. It serves brands/merchants and game studios seeking to reach gamers, as well as the gamers themselves, within the gaming economy.
Who founded Tesoro?
Tesoro was founded by Beau Button in 2025.
Who are Tesoro's investors?
Tesoro's investors include Gaingels, TK MediaTech Ventures, Treasury.
How much funding has Tesoro raised?
Tesoro has disclosed $6.6M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Tesoro headquartered?
Tesoro is headquartered in Austin, US.