BACKING CAPABILITY, CURIOSITY AND CONVICTION

The thesis will evolve as the lessons within my portfolio become clear.

My primary philosophy is talent-focused, principally diverse founding teams. 

I back founders with curiosity, capability and conviction. Rooted in domain expertise, tenacity to solve a critical problem, and an inner belief that you will win. Coachable with a balanced skill of vision and execution, you own your purpose and stay motivated through the marathon of entrepreneurship. You are seeking a collaborative support system as your mission scales. 

Your problem solves a clear unmet customer need. Your market is sizable, and you are determined to pursue traction and clarity in your go-to-market strategy. 

Spaces I actively invest in:

  • B2B SaaS, Enterprise, Cloud, AI and Consumer

  • Future of Work

Spaces I am curious about:

  • Climate Tech and FemTech

Stages I invest:

  • Pre-seed and Seed

Geography:

  • US and Ireland, I am not restricted to this

My Value-Add as an Investing Partner:

  • Empathy and trust 

  • Best practice and advice to scale GTM and talent 

  • Be a guide and provide specific, actionable advice

  • Access to my network to support critical asks 

My Thoughts on the Future of Work:

Work as we know it is undergoing a drastic shift. Automation and AI are reshaping job landscapes, demanding new skill sets from employees and impacting entire organisations. Ignoring these megatrends, from economic shifts to tech advancements, is no longer an option. To thrive in this new era, businesses need a clear purpose, embrace collaboration between humans and technology, and recognize the irreplaceable value of human talent in driving innovation and growth. The future of work is a partnership, and success hinges on harnessing the best of both worlds. SaaS empowers businesses to thrive in the digital future with its cost-effective, adaptable, and secure software solutions, fueling innovation, growth, and success.

Note to Founders:

My goal is to understand the problem the founding team is solving, evaluate honestly and add value. I will be transparent if the opportunity is not right for both of us and commit to understanding who I can recommend as an investing partner. 

Extensive due diligence will be part of our process to see if we should partner.


D11’s vision is to Create Access, Achieve Equity.

Would you like to share your vision? Let’s chat.