Hi, I'm Dario. When I first entered the VC world, I was always fixated on thesis development and futurist thinking. This set precedent for my keen interest to invest into the emerging manager VC ecosystem - deploying into six top-tier emerging fund managers and reviewing 500+ funds over the past 18-months.

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 and fundraising of a first-of-its kind embedded finance fund at the intersection of media and financial services. 

Despite a failed fundraise, this experience provided coalface exposure to both sides of the industry; setting the foundation for my desire to empower emerging managers.

As such, I have guest lectured on this topic at the University of Oxford Saïd Business School’s Entrepreneurship Centre, served as a panelist on the Oxford and Harvard alumni's Founder & Funders series and sat on the LP Selection Committee of Europe’s leading tech VC LP community, ALLOCATE.

I also like to write articles on all-things related to VC, which you can find here.

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.