Daniel Darling
Founder at Focal Ventures
Profile
Daniel Darling is the founder and the Managing Partner of Focal Ventures, which was founded in 2013.
He is currently a Mentor at G-Startup Worldwide since 2016 and at Endless Frontier Labs since 2020.
Mr. Darling has held former positions as a Director at Velti Plc from 2012 to 2013, Principal at Bates Asia in 2007, Vice President at Mobile Interactive Group Ltd.
from 2011 to 2012, Principal at Montgomery & Co. in 2011, Board Member at Human, Inc. in 2016, and Board Member at AppVision Corp.
from 2018 to 2019.
He completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Sydney in 2006.
Daniel Darling active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Focal Ventures
 Focal Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Focal Ventures (Focal) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Daniel Darling. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 01/10/2013 |
| Endless Frontier Labs | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/09/2020 |
GWC, Inc.
 GWC, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance GWC Inc (GWC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Wen Chu and Yiqun Bo. The firm is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/05/2016 |
Former positions of Daniel Darling
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
AppVision Corp.
 AppVision Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Appvision Corp. develops mobile applications. The company was founded by Norm Klapper and is headquartered in Tampa, CA. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2019 |
Human, Inc.
 Human, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Human, Inc. develops wireless headphones. Its product allows sharing of music, loudspeaker, and touch-sensitive. The company was founded by Benjamin Willis and Joe Dieter in 2014 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2016 |
| VELTI PLC | Private Equity Investor | 01/12/2013 |
Mobile Interactive Group Ltd.
 Mobile Interactive Group Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mobile Interactive Group Ltd. provided mobile marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in May 2004 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 01/08/2012 |
Montgomery & Co.
 Montgomery & Co. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Montgomery & Co. LLC, the company provides investment banking services. The company is based in Santa Monica, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/04/2011 |
Training of Daniel Darling
| The University of Sydney | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Velti Plc
 Velti Plc Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Velti Plc provides mobile marketing and advertising technology and solutions. It enable brands, advertising agencies, mobile operators and media to implement interactive and measurable campaigns by communicating and engaging with consumers on their mobile devices. The company's solutions include engagement, daedalus, gamified and duel. Velti was founded by Alexandros Moukas and Chris Kaskavelis in April 2000 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Technology Services |
Bates Asia
 Bates Asia Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, Bates Asia is a Chinese company that provides integrated marketing and communication solutions. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. | Commercial Services |
Mobile Interactive Group Ltd.
Mobile Interactive Group Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mobile Interactive Group Ltd. provided mobile marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in May 2004 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
Montgomery & Co.
Montgomery & Co. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Montgomery & Co. LLC, the company provides investment banking services. The company is based in Santa Monica, CA. | Finance |
Human, Inc.
Human, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Human, Inc. develops wireless headphones. Its product allows sharing of music, loudspeaker, and touch-sensitive. The company was founded by Benjamin Willis and Joe Dieter in 2014 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Consumer Durables |
Focal Ventures
Focal Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Focal Ventures (Focal) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Daniel Darling. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
GWC, Inc.
GWC, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance GWC Inc (GWC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Wen Chu and Yiqun Bo. The firm is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. | Finance |
AppVision Corp.
AppVision Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Appvision Corp. develops mobile applications. The company was founded by Norm Klapper and is headquartered in Tampa, CA. | Technology Services |
| Endless Frontier Labs |
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