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§ Venture Capital · London, United Kingdom
Multi-family office investing capital as an LP in Pre-Seed to Series A funds and directly in Series B+ growth tech companies.
London-based Dara5 is a multi-family office that strategically invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies operating across Europe and the United States. The firm deploys its capital through a dual mandate, acting as a limited partner allocating funds into Pre-Seed to Series A venture capital vehicles, while also executing direct equity investments into scaling technology enterprises from Series B onward. Operating primarily on behalf of next-generation family wealth, the organization actively participates in deal origination and investment committee presentations. As part of its limited partner strategy, the firm notably committed capital to the Kindred Capital III fund in February 2023. The internal due diligence processes are managed by an investment principal who previously spent seven years running corporate accelerator initiatives at PwC. Dara5 was founded in 2019 by Bjoern Lippe, Eyal Raphael Samovich, and Oliver Hardcastle.
Key people at Dara5.
Dara5 is a private investment community and multi-family office based in London, founded around 2018-2019. It focuses on venture capital and private equity investments primarily within the financial sector, targeting early-stage venture funds, prominent private equity funds, and companies from Series B to pre-IPO stages across Europe and the US. Dara5 also offers professional development through its d5 Academy, providing coaching and mentoring to its members. The firm aims to empower next-generation global leaders by facilitating access to exclusive investment opportunities and fostering collaboration among young entrepreneurs and investors, positioning itself at the forefront of evolving financial and technology landscapes[1][2][3].
Dara5 was founded in 2018-2019 in London by a team including founding partners such as Bjoern Lippe, Eyal Raphael Samovich, and Oliver Hardcastle. The firm emerged to address the investment needs of next-generation wealth holders and to create a collaborative private investment community. Its evolution has involved expanding from a multi-family office model to a broader investment community that emphasizes strategic capital allocation, partnership-driven investing, and professional development through its d5 Academy. The founders bring extensive experience in private equity and venture capital, with a focus on growth-stage investments and operational value creation[1][2][3][5].
Dara5 rides the trend of democratizing access to venture capital and private equity for emerging investors and entrepreneurs, particularly in fintech, AI, blockchain, and health tech sectors. The timing is favorable due to increased interest in early-stage investments and the growing importance of cross-generational wealth management. Market forces such as the rise of digital assets, AI-driven innovation, and the expansion of private markets support Dara5’s focus. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, Dara5 influences the broader ecosystem by nurturing future leaders and enabling strategic partnerships that drive innovation and growth[1][3].
Looking ahead, Dara5 is positioned to expand its influence by deepening its investment portfolio across Europe and the US, particularly in high-growth sectors like fintech and AI. Trends such as increased institutional interest in private markets, the rise of AI technologies, and the growing importance of sustainable and impact investing will likely shape its journey. Dara5’s emphasis on professional development and community-building suggests it will continue to empower next-generation investors and entrepreneurs, potentially evolving into a key player in shaping the future of venture capital and private equity investing.
This forward-looking approach ties back to its founding mission of empowering emerging global leaders through access, education, and collaboration in private markets[1][2][3].
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Dara5 has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $21.0M Series B in Dataplor in June 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | Dataplor | $21.0M Series B | Gaurav Tuli | 8090 Industries, Alumni Ventures, Datapower Ventures, Eclipse Ventures, Eight Roads Ventures, FF Venture Capital, F Prime Capital, Gaingels, Magma Partners, Rubicon VC, Space Capital, Spark Capital, Target Global, VoLo Earth Ventures, TIM Seears, Vicki Politis, Acronym Venture Capital, Bascom Ventures, APA Ventures, Dara5, TWO Lanterns Venture Partners |
