Who We Are
Institutional perspective. Operational execution. Independent advice.
Dana & Co Ventures combines more than two decades of experience across Europe's leading institutional investor and private venture capital.
Founded by David Dana, former Head of Venture Capital Investments – Deeptech & Innovation at the European Investment Fund (EIF) and subsequently General Partner at Expansion Ventures, the firm combines institutional investment discipline with hands-on venture capital execution.
Our approach bridges the expectations of institutional investors with the realities of building and scaling venture capital platforms, helping clients develop strategies that are both investable and executable.
€3.5bn+ 120+
Capital Deployed VC Funds and Direct Investments
20+ Innovation • AI • Space • Defence
Years of Experience Core Sectors
Leadership Experience
David Dana has spent more than two decades at the intersection of institutional investing, venture capital and deep technology. His career combines the perspective of Europe's largest institutional investor with hands-on experience as a General Partner.
Key milestones
European Investment Fund (15 years)
Head of Venture Capital Investments – Deeptech & Innovation
€3.5bn+ deployed across 120+ venture capital funds and direct investments.
Expansion Ventures
General Partner
Fundraising, portfolio construction and investment execution in aerospace & defence venture capital.
PwC Luxembourg
Senior Advisor – Corporate Finance
M&A, fundraising and strategic advisory.
Société Générale Asset Management
Investment Analyst
Fund selection and portfolio analysis.
