Hi, I'm Dario, and I have spent close to a decade within the global startup ecosystem - investing across early-stage companies and venture capital funds.

Prior to founding LTV Capital, I was a Principal at Anthemis Group, a market-leading global fintech investor ($1.5bn AUM), where I co-led fund investments.

During my early tenure at Anthemis, I built and invested into early-stage embedded finance plays in partnership with BBVA. I then co-led the development, fundraising and investment strategy of a first-of-its kind embedded finance fund at the intersection of media and financial services.

I have reviewed 1 000+ investment opportunities, from Pre-Seed to Series A (and beyond) and have served as a mentor and advisor to multiple early-stage companies, including the winning start up at the UBS ‘Future of Finance’ Challenge, Techstars Accelerator Programmes, the Mayor of London’s Business Growth Accelerator Programme (BGP), HYPE Sports Accelerator and the University of Oxford’s All-Innovate Ideas Competition.

I have a unique set of experience across operational, investment and institutional fields; offering personal insight from coal face industry experience - which I write about here. In fact, as an early employee at one of Africa’s largest fintech players, I had direct exposure to blitzscaling strategies, creating fundraising narratives as well as developing new product and new market pitches - helping to spearhead the company’s early international expansion efforts. Separately, I was involved in the joint venture creation of Ringier One Africa Media (ROAM), which is now Africa’s largest classifieds group.

But it's not all business for me. Outside of work, I am an ex-125cc motorcycle road racing champion.

Motorcycle racing teaches you a lot about risk-taking and the balance between winning races versus championships. Inevitably, you will fall off (and potentially break some bones in the process).

The difference is that you need to get back up, learn from your mistake and go faster next time. In fact, due to mechanical failures at the beginning of my championship season (first full season), I had to win the final three races of the year, without putting a wheel wrong. And i did it.

It is this mindset that influences my approach towards the venture industry, and I want to share this with others.