Daniel Docter
InvestorManaging Director at Dell Technologies Capital · Board director at Sima Technologies · Board director at Fly.io
Santa Monica, California, United States
Writes $5M – $20M checks · typically $12.5M
About
Daniel Docter invests in big/fast data and data analytics, AI/ML, cloud management and orchestration, and silicon at Dell Technologies Capital. He previously led investments at Intel Capital in cloud, data center services, software-defined networking, and high-performance computing, advised Merrill Lynch's tech clients on IPOs and M&A, and spent over a decade at AT&T Bell Labs and Hughes Research Labs on optical and RF communications. He holds a PhD from the University of Bradford and a B.S. from the University of Minnesota, both in electrical engineering.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSemiconductors
Board director at Sima Technologies
Intro paths
In turn, Daniel can intro founders to Sima Technologies's investors below.
Sima Technologies's investors · 3
Co-founders at Sima Technologies
Board director at Fly.ioYC W20
Intro paths
Daniel went through Y Combinator (Winter 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Fly.io's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Daniel can intro founders to Fly.io's investors below.
Fly.io's investors · 11
Co-founders at Fly.io
Experience
- Dell Technologies CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2016 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- Fly.ioBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- RedisBoard Observercurrent2013 — present
- ImmutaBoard Observercurrent2018 — present
- SiMa.aiBoard Membercurrent2020 — present
- bodo.aiBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- Jarvis MLBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
- Domino Data LabBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- ClovyrBoard Observercurrent2019 — present
- FactionBoard Membercurrent2018 — present
- Augtera NetworksBoard Observercurrent2021 — present
- SiLC Technologies, IncBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
- OpsMxBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
- GraphcoreBoard Member / Observercurrent2016 — present
- StriimBoard Observercurrent2015 — present
- XometryBoard Observer2019 — 2021
- Provino TechnologiesBoard Member2018 — 2021
- Packet, an Equinix CompanyBoard Observer2016 — 2020
- BlueData, Inc., acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise company in 2018Board Observer2015 — 2018
- MongoDBBoard Observer2013 — 2017
- EMC VenturesManaging Director2013 — 2016Palo Alto, CA
- Blue Box Group, IncBoard Member2014 — 2015
- Intel CapitalDirector2001 — 2013
- Merrill LynchFinancial Advisor1999 — 2001
- HRL LaboratoriesMTS1994 — 1999
- Bell LaboratoriesPost-Doc and RA1988 — 1993Holmdel, NJ
Skills & more
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IPOFinancial ModelingCorporate FinanceAngel InvestingCloud ComputingBusiness StrategyLanguages Spanish
From Daniel's professional profile.
Deals · 4
Fly.ioBoard seat
via Dell Technologies Capital · filed Jul 2026 · $25M raise
Sima TechnologiesBoard seat
via Dell Technologies Capital · filed Nov 2022 · $67.8M raise
SiLC Technologies, Inc.Board seat
via Dell Technologies Capital · filed Oct 2022 · $25M raise
Faction HoldingsBoard seat
via Dell Technologies Capital · filed Jul 2020 · $5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Switch, IncTier 3Virident
Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Dell Technologies Capital
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Investors connected to Daniel in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daniel Docter?
- Daniel Docter invests in big/fast data and data analytics, AI/ML, cloud management and orchestration, and silicon at Dell Technologies Capital. He previously led investments at Intel Capital in cloud, data center services, software-defined networking, and high-performance computing, advised Merrill Lynch's tech clients on IPOs and M&A, and spent over a decade at AT&T Bell Labs and Hughes Research Labs on optical and RF communications. He holds a PhD from the University of Bradford and a B.S. from the University of Minnesota, both in electrical engineering.
- Where does Daniel Docter work?
- Daniel Docter is Managing Director at Dell Technologies Capital and Board director at Sima Technologies and Board director at Fly.io.
- What does Daniel Docter invest in?
- Daniel Docter invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data & Infrastructure, Semiconductors.
- What check size does Daniel Docter write?
- Daniel Docter typically writes checks of $5M – $20M.
- What boards does Daniel Docter sit on?
- Daniel Docter holds tracked board seats at Faction Holdings, Fly.io, SiLC Technologies, Inc., Sima Technologies.
- What companies has Daniel Docter invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Switch, Inc, Tier 3, Virident.
- Where did Daniel Docter go to school?
- Daniel Docter studied at University of Bradford (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Electrical and Electronics Engineering); University of Minnesota (BSEE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering).
- Does Daniel Docter lead rounds?
- Yes — Daniel Docter has led 3 tracked investments.
Same school
Also attended University of Bradford12
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Also attended University of Minnesota119
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Shared employers
Also worked at Immuta9
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Also worked at Graphcore8
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Also worked at EMC Ventures170
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Also worked at Intel Capital351
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