David Arcara is a Partner at Laconia. He previously founded several companies and established Rubber Soul Ventures to invest in digital technology.

What David can write

Writes checks of$250K to $1M
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Laconia Capital writes $250K to $1M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Laconia Capital.

Career

  1. DJA Media
  2. UGO Networks
  3. Alliance Custom Communications
  4. Rubber Soul Ventures
  5. Laconia · Partner
    Now

Companies founded

DJA MediaUGO NetworksAlliance Custom CommunicationsRubber Soul Ventures

Focus

digital technology

Education

University of Colorado, BoulderHarvard Business School, MBA

Before you pitch

Laconia Capital does not invest inWe don’t typically invest in biotech, energy, military applications, hardware, consumer tech, or deep tech.

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Questions

Who is David Arcara?

David Arcara is a Partner at Laconia. He previously founded several companies and established Rubber Soul Ventures to invest in digital technology.

How much does David Arcara invest?

David Arcara invests through Laconia Capital, which writes checks of $250K to $1M at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch David Arcara?

A warm intro from a founder Laconia Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did David Arcara do before Laconia Capital?

DJA Media; UGO Networks; Alliance Custom Communications; Rubber Soul Ventures.

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