Dario de Wet

Dario de Wet

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Reviewed 2,000+ GP pitches | Backed 776, WndrCo & f7 | LP selection committees

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Dario de Wet will get your fund ready for LPs

Hi, I'm Dario. I've seen venture fundraising from both sides: as an LP deciding which emerging managers get backed, and as a GP raising myself.

I've reviewed 2,000+ GP pitches and backed managers including Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian's 776, DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg's WndrCo, f7 Ventures (now Perplexity f7) and Seedcamp.

At Anthemis (~$1B AUM), I co-led fund investments and co-created a first-of-its-kind embedded finance media fund. I later co-founded LTV Capital, an emerging manager platform.

I sit on the LP Selection Committees of Bridge Funding Global and the Obuntu Foundation, and previously ALLOCATE. I guest lecture at Oxford Saïd Business School's Entrepreneurship Centre and was named one of Venture Capital Journal's 40 Under 40 Rising Stars.

Previously at
Anthemis
Goldman Sachs

Alumni reviews

Dej

Live cohort
Very insightful and thought provoking. Dario brings together a unique wealth of experience and knowledge that captures Venture Capital from the lenses of multiple jurisdictions (U.S., U.K., & Europe). Highly recommended!

Jerome

Live cohort
Dario was incredibly helpful and delivered a comprehensive overview of the venture capital landscape for emerging fund managers. The course offers a solid foundation for navigating the industry's complexities and increasing your chances of successfully raising a fund, whether you're refining your narrative, structuring your fund, or preparing to pitch LPs. I highly recommend it to anyone planning to raise capital for a VC fund.

Vijay

Live cohort
Advisor, gAI Ventures · Startup System

Raise Your First VC Fund

This is a unique and hands-on way to level up, no matter your experience with starting a fund and becoming default investible.

Evan

Live cohort
Operating Partner & CFO · Recursive Ventures

Raise Your First VC Fund

“Becoming the Best Emerging VC Fund Manager” is a well-designed and inspiring course that provides the foundational mindset and practical tools every emerging manager needs. From the very beginning, the course pushes you to dig deep into your personal “why” and craft a fund narrative rooted in clarity, conviction, and resilience. What sets this course apart is its balance between introspective exercises and actionable frameworks. The sessions guide you through everything from fund economics and fee structures to standing out with the right materials and launching a data room. Each week builds toward a practical understanding of what it takes to not only raise a fund but do so with purpose and vision. Dario de Wet’s thoughtful approach, especially around narrative building and proactive fundraising strategies, helps demystify a complex and competitive process. This course is a great toolkit for any aspiring fund manager who wants to differentiate and lead with authenticity.

Jenny

Live cohort
General Partner · Juniper

Raise Your First VC Fund

We appreciate Dario's commitment to building a supportive community of emerging managers and the wealth of knowledge he shared with us. He is insightful, transparent, responsive, and a wonderful thought partner.