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Zavain Dar

Investor

Investor at Dimension Capital · Board director at NewLimit · Board director at Enveda Therapeutics, Inc. · Board at Achira

New York, New York

Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $25M

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Deep NisharunlockedZavain: together at Stanford University (2015–2018)
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Zavain: together at Innovation Endeavors

About

Zavain Dar, described as natively bilingual between machine learning and life sciences, partners with techbio founders building foundation models for molecular interactions and takes a concentrated (~20-position), lead-check, hands-on approach.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureRoboticsSaaS

Board director at NewLimit

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NewLimit's investors · 15

8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checks · since 2025Abstract VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $750K checks · since 2025age1San Francisco · $500K – $4M checks · since 2025Beyond CapitalSan Diego · since 2025Dimension CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $10M checks · since 2025Draper AssociatesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025Elad GilSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checks · since 2026Human CapitalSan Francisco · $250K – $200M checks · since 2025Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checks · since 2025ParadigmSan Francisco · $1M – $100M checks · since 2023S32Palo Alto · since 2025SciFoundersSan Francisco · $1M checks · since 2025Section 32Palo Alto · since 2025Valor Equity PartnersChicago · since 2025

Co-founders at NewLimit

BABrian Armstrong
Brian ArmstrongCo-founder, Board of Directors
BBBlake Byers
Blake ByersDirector
JKJacob Kimmel
Jacob KimmelDirector

Board director at Enveda Therapeutics, Inc.

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Enveda Therapeutics, Inc.'s investors · 1

Dimension CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $10M checks · since 2023

Co-founders at Enveda Therapeutics, Inc.

VCViswa Colluru
Viswa ColluruExecutive Officer, Director

Board at Achira

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Achira's investors · 6

Amplify PartnersMenlo Park · $500K – $5M checksCompoundNew York · $400K – $1.5M checks · since 2025DIMENSIONTokyo · since 2025Dimension CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $10M checksNVenturesSingapore · $25K – $2.5M checksNVIDIASanta Clara · since 2025

Co-founders at Achira

JC
John ChoderaPresident / CEO
TKTheofanis Karaletsos
Theofanis Karaletsos

Experience

  1. DimensionFoundercurrent2022 — presentNew York, United States
  2. Lux CapitalVenture Partner2022
  3. Lux CapitalGeneral Partner2014 — 2022Palo Alto
  4. Stanford UniversityLecturer2014 — 2018Palo Alto, CA
  5. Philadelphia 76ersMoneyball Advisor2015 — 2016
  6. Innovation EndeavorsVenture Capitalist2013 — 2014Palo Alto
  7. Stanford UniversityAdjunct Instructor2013Palo Alto, CA
  8. Discovery EngineRanking Engineer2012 — 2013
  9. Stanford UniversityResearch Assistant2011 — 2012Stanford, CA
  10. Stanford UniversityTeaching Assistant2009 — 2011Stanford, California
  11. Fountainhop, Inc.Co-Founder2010 — 2011

Skills & more

Algorithms19Automated Reasoning2Machine Learning9Big Data1Hadoop1Statistics8Sports4Entrepreneurship22Ruby on Rails2Venture Capital18Artificial Intelligence3Python4
+4 moreC++ResearchBusiness DevelopmentModeling

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Colleagues at Dimension Capital

Adam Goulburn
Founder and Managing Partner at Dimension Capital
Alana Green
Investor at Dimension Capital
Amy Zhen
Investor at Dimension Capital
Anna Bitton
CFO at Torch Capital
AnneMarie Bott
Investor at Dimension Capital
Bauer LeSavage
Research Associate at Dimension Capital
Chris Gibson
Portfolio Director, Private Equity at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
Frank Gao
Investor at Dimension Capital

Network3

Adam Goulburn
Founder and Managing Partner at Dimension Capital
Daniella Kranjac
Investor at Avant Bio
George C. Petrocheilos
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Zavain Dar?
Zavain Dar, described as natively bilingual between machine learning and life sciences, partners with techbio founders building foundation models for molecular interactions and takes a concentrated (~20-position), lead-check, hands-on approach.
Where does Zavain Dar work?
Zavain Dar is Investor at Dimension Capital and Board director at NewLimit and Board director at Enveda Therapeutics, Inc. and Board at Achira.
What does Zavain Dar invest in?
Zavain Dar invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Robotics, SaaS.
What check size does Zavain Dar write?
Zavain Dar typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Zavain Dar go to school?
Zavain Dar studied at Stanford University (Master of Science (MS), Computer Science); Stanford University (Master of Arts (Leave of Absence), Philosophy and Logic); Stanford University (BS, Symbolic Systems).

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