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Dias

Dias, based in California, backs Pre-Seed and Seed startups as a generalist, can lead rounds, and writes checks from $250k to $1 million.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$250K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Dias

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Gabriel Sabbag
Gabriel SabbagGeneral PartnerHe previously worked at Refinitiv/LSEG, Sintec, Linde Gas, and Petrobras, and holds an MBA from London Business School.
Pedro Sorrentino
Pedro SorrentinoManaging Partner

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Writes $250K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Pre-seed investors in United States1561Seed investors in California699Pre-seed investors in California434Seed investors3020Pre-seed investors1696

Questions

What stage does Dias invest in?

Dias reports entry at pre-seed, seed.

How much does Dias invest?

Dias reports checks of $250K to $1M.

Does Dias lead rounds?

Yes. Dias says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Dias?

Gabriel Sabbag (General Partner), Pedro Sorrentino (Managing Partner).

Is Dias active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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