Where does Raphael Samovich work?

Raphael Samovich is Founder of dara5 and Partner at Dara5.

What check size does Raphael Samovich write?

Raphael Samovich typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

What companies did Raphael Samovich found?

Raphael Samovich founded dara5.

Where did Raphael Samovich go to school?

Raphael Samovich studied at University of Johannesburg (Master’s Degree, Investments and Securities); Johan Cruyff Institute (Bachelor’s Degree, Football Business Management); University of Johannesburg (Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Finance).

Raphael Samovich

InvestorFounder

Partner at Dara5 · Founder at dara5

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

Foundeddara5

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42 people in our graph share verified history with Raphael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Alan ChanunlockedRaphael: together at dara5 (2019–2026)

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About

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 at dara5

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dara5's investors · 5

Acronym Venture CapitalNew York · since 2025 Allied Venture PartnersCalgary · $100K – $350K checks Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025 AMK Investment OfficeLondon Spark CapitalSan Francisco · $500K – $25M checks · since 2025

Co-founders at dara5

Oliver HardcastleFounder

Experience

dara5Founding Partnercurrent2019 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
INVILIAShareholder & Advisory Board Membercurrent2023 — present
Self EmployedEducational Consultant / Professional Tutor2017 — 2019Hampstead, London
Richard Anthony & Wilson WrightBusiness Services Accountant2016 — 2017London Area, United Kingdom
MindTheStep(Education)Founder, Lead Tutor2012 — 2016City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Education ExpressPrivate Tutor2009 — 2011City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Skills & more

Financial Accounting2Football Coaching2Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelUniversity Teaching1Entrepreneurship1Passionate about work1ManagementMicrosoft OfficeFinance1AccountingTraining

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High School StudentsTeaching AdultsTeacher MentoringHigher EducationCreativity SkillsManagerial FinanceStatisticsFinancial StatementsSage Line50Financial AnalysisPositive PsychologyAnalytical Skills

Languages English · Hebrew

Golden Key — Golden Key International Academic Honour Society

From Raphael's professional profile.

Colleagues at Dara5

Alan Chan

Managing Partner at Vectr Ventures

Network1

Bjoern Lippe

Partner at Dara5

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Raphael Samovich?: 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.
Where does Raphael Samovich work?: Raphael Samovich is Founder of dara5 and Partner at Dara5.
What check size does Raphael Samovich write?: Raphael Samovich typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Raphael Samovich found?: Raphael Samovich founded dara5.
Where did Raphael Samovich go to school?: Raphael Samovich studied at University of Johannesburg (Master’s Degree, Investments and Securities); Johan Cruyff Institute (Bachelor’s Degree, Football Business Management); University of Johannesburg (Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Finance).

Founder mafias

University of Johannesburg mafia8

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Clint PhillipsDoctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)Founded Medici Technologies Nnaemeka ObodoekweBSc HonsFounded Lenkie Pieter de VilliersBachelor of Science - BSFounded Clickatell Greg RoodtNational DiplomaFounded AirHelp Darryl GecelterHonors in Investment ManagementFounded Crowded Keith ThompsonBsc. I.T.Founded Sendmarc

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Johan Cruyff Institute mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Andrea CalcagnoFootball (Soccer) Business MasterFounded Cloud4Wi Alwaleed AlkeaidMaster's degreeFounded ElCoach

Dara5 mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Oliver HardcastlePartnerFounded dara5

Same school

Also attended University of Johannesburg35

Ross GoodwinVenture Debt Fund at Salica Investments Mark EsterhuizenPartner at Aura Group Marlene JenningsInvestor Relations at ARCH Emerging Markets Partners Tyrone MoodleyPrincipal at HAVAIC Hillel ZidelManaging Director at Kennet Partners Karien StrydomChief Financial Risk Officer at ARISE

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Also attended Johan Cruyff Institute5

Koen BosmaHead of Venture Capital at Apex Capital Etienne vantKruysManaging Partner at TRGC Etiënne vantKruysManaging Partner at TRGC Andrea CalcagnoExecutive Officer, Director at Cloud4Wi Alwaleed AlkeaidFounder at ElCoach

Shared employers

Also worked at INVILIA2

Oliver HardcastlePartner at Dara5 Bjoern LippePartner at Dara5