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London · Series B–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
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Investment thesis
dara5 invests in venture capital and private equity opportunities, targeting early-stage venture funds and established PE firms alongside direct company investments. The platform combines investment activity with community building and education, focusing on fostering the next generation of investors and entrepreneurs through its academy program.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 5 people
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Oliver Hardcastle is a founding partner at dara5, a private investment community focused on venture capital and private equity opportunities including direct investments, co-investments, and fund investments. He previously spent five years at Chrystal Capital, a London-based boutique investment bank, where he conducted deal origination and investment analysis for family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, with sector expertise in consumer, hospitality, and technology. His background also includes experience with family offices on venture capital and private equity matters, roles at Ernst & Young and the Bamford Family Estate, and he holds FCA regulation, a Certificate in Corporate Finance, and membership in the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments.
Raphael Samovich is a Founding Partner at dara5 with over ten years of experience in finance, accounting, and investment management education. He previously founded and sold Mind the Step, an education company that connected students with professional tutors and academic consultants. Samovich holds a First-Class Honours degree in Finance and Accounting and a Master's degree in Investment Management.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Dara5 went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1InsurTech ×1Retail Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Mexico×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
Dataplor provides global point-of-interest, mobility, and brand location data with AI-powered analytics for investors to assess market share, growth trends, and foot traffic.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAPA Venture PartnersBlue Ivy VenturesBlue StartupsCircadian VenturesDataPower Ventures+22 more
Healf is a Mexican company offering financial services tied to major medical expense insurance.
HealthtechInsurTech
Federico Fernandez de la Regata TorresinFernando Leal
Co-investors500 GlobalActive PartnerssequelVerve Capital
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Dara5 invest at?
- Dara5 invests at the Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Dara5 focus on?
- Dara5 focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Dara5 located?
- Dara5 is headquartered in London, GB.
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