Zavain Dar
InvestorInvestor at Dimension Capital · Board director at NewLimit · Board at Achira
New York, New York
Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $25M
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.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureRoboticsSaaS
Board director at NewLimit
Intro paths
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In turn, Zavain can intro founders to NewLimit's investors below.
NewLimit's investors · 13
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 checksElad GilSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025Human CapitalSan Francisco · $250K – $200M checks · since 2025Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checks · since 2025S32Palo Alto · since 2025SciFoundersSan Francisco · $1M checks · since 2025Section 32Palo Alto · since 2025Valor Equity PartnersChicago · since 2025
Co-founders at NewLimit
Board at Achira
Intro paths
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In turn, Zavain can intro founders to Achira's investors below.
Achira's investors · 6
Co-founders at Achira
JC
John ChoderaPresident / CEO
TK
Theofanis Karaletsos
Experience
- DimensionFoundercurrent2022 — presentNew York, United States
- Lux CapitalVenture Partner2022
- Lux CapitalGeneral Partner2014 — 2022Palo Alto
- Stanford UniversityLecturer2014 — 2018Palo Alto, CA
- Philadelphia 76ersMoneyball Advisor2015 — 2016
- Innovation EndeavorsVenture Capitalist2013 — 2014Palo Alto
- Stanford UniversityAdjunct Instructor2013Palo Alto, CA
- Discovery EngineRanking Engineer2012 — 2013
- Stanford UniversityResearch Assistant2011 — 2012Stanford, CA
- Stanford UniversityTeaching Assistant2009 — 2011Stanford, California
- Fountainhop, Inc.Co-Founder2010 — 2011
Skills & more
Algorithms19Automated Reasoning2Machine Learning9Big Data1Hadoop1Statistics8Sports4Entrepreneurship22Ruby on Rails2Venture Capital18Artificial Intelligence3Python4
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C++ResearchBusiness DevelopmentModelingFrom Zavain's professional profile.
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
Investors connected to Zavain in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
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 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).
Same school
Also attended Stanford University2,000
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital
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Also attended University of Oxford990
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockMichael MoritzFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia HeritageBrad GerstnerFounder & CEO of Altimeter CapitalGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lux Capital54
Vyas RamananVenture Partner at Third Rock VenturesJeff WeinsteinPartner at FJ LabsPeter HébertPartner and Co-Founder at Lux CapitalJosh WolfePartner and Co-Founder at Lux CapitalSegolene ScarboroughPartner, Finance at Lux CapitalSean TraynorPartner, Legal at Lux Capital
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Also worked at Stanford University722
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateBalaji SrinivasanAngel investor and founder of The Network SchoolMartin CasadoGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzMike KriegerCo-founder of Instagram; Chief Product Officer at AnthropicAndy FangCo-founder & CTO of DoorDashRyan SheaCo-founder of Blockstack (Stacks)
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Also worked at Philadelphia 76ers6
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