David Dana
David Dana
Head of Disruptive Tech & Innovation VC Investments – European Investment Fund
Head of Disruptive Tech & Innovation VC Investments – European Investment Fund
Head of Disruptive Tech & Innovation VC Investments – European Investment Fund
Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Luxembourg (Luxembourg)



Does Europe have the right financing environment to support deeptech advances like those in the space [and other hardware intensive] sector[s]
Does Europe have the right financing environment to support deeptech advances like those in the space [and other hardware intensive] sector[s]
Does Europe have the right financing environment to support deeptech advances like those in the space [and other hardware intensive] sector[s]
1:00 PM to 1:25 PM Finance Stage
1:00 PM to 1:25 PM Finance Stage
1:00 PM to 1:25 PM Finance Stage
June 26th
June 26th
June 26th



David is heading the Disruptive Tech & Innovation VC Team of the EIF, where he has been working for more than fourteen years. Previously, he has been in charge of EIF investments in VC funds in France, Israel, and of the Luxembourg Future Fund. David was also overviewing EIF activities with Accelerators.
David is a seasoned investment professional, with a proven successful track record of investing into VC funds; specialized in selecting, anchoring, and backing emerging VC fund managers.
Regular contributor to podcasts and speaker at industry events, expert in deeptech fields such as AI, Space, Web 3.0, Blockchain, Quantum Technologies, Semiconductors, Tech Transfer, Defence, etc.
He has invested €3.5bn+ of capital in over 120 VC funds, mainly following deeptech strategies.
With his team of 10 investment professionals, David has notably been deploying a number of Pilot Program for the European Commission, in the fields of Space, AI and Blockchain.
Prior to joining the EIF, David spent two years at PwC Corporate Finance, where he was in charge of fundraising activities for start-ups and businesses valuations.
David started his career in the Private Equity department of Société Générale Asset Management in Paris for five years, where he was part of the VC fund-of-funds team.
David holds a Master Degree in Financial & Tax Engineering from ESCP-EAP Paris, a Master Degree in Portfolio Management from University Paris XII, and a Master Degree in Finance & Management from University Paris I La Sorbonne.


David is heading the Disruptive Tech & Innovation VC Team of the EIF, where he has been working for more than fourteen years. Previously, he has been in charge of EIF investments in VC funds in France, Israel, and of the Luxembourg Future Fund. David was also overviewing EIF activities with Accelerators.
David is a seasoned investment professional, with a proven successful track record of investing into VC funds; specialized in selecting, anchoring, and backing emerging VC fund managers.
Regular contributor to podcasts and speaker at industry events, expert in deeptech fields such as AI, Space, Web 3.0, Blockchain, Quantum Technologies, Semiconductors, Tech Transfer, Defence, etc.
He has invested €3.5bn+ of capital in over 120 VC funds, mainly following deeptech strategies.
With his team of 10 investment professionals, David has notably been deploying a number of Pilot Program for the European Commission, in the fields of Space, AI and Blockchain.
Prior to joining the EIF, David spent two years at PwC Corporate Finance, where he was in charge of fundraising activities for start-ups and businesses valuations.
David started his career in the Private Equity department of Société Générale Asset Management in Paris for five years, where he was part of the VC fund-of-funds team.
David holds a Master Degree in Financial & Tax Engineering from ESCP-EAP Paris, a Master Degree in Portfolio Management from University Paris XII, and a Master Degree in Finance & Management from University Paris I La Sorbonne.


David is heading the Disruptive Tech & Innovation VC Team of the EIF, where he has been working for more than fourteen years. Previously, he has been in charge of EIF investments in VC funds in France, Israel, and of the Luxembourg Future Fund. David was also overviewing EIF activities with Accelerators.
David is a seasoned investment professional, with a proven successful track record of investing into VC funds; specialized in selecting, anchoring, and backing emerging VC fund managers.
Regular contributor to podcasts and speaker at industry events, expert in deeptech fields such as AI, Space, Web 3.0, Blockchain, Quantum Technologies, Semiconductors, Tech Transfer, Defence, etc.
He has invested €3.5bn+ of capital in over 120 VC funds, mainly following deeptech strategies.
With his team of 10 investment professionals, David has notably been deploying a number of Pilot Program for the European Commission, in the fields of Space, AI and Blockchain.
Prior to joining the EIF, David spent two years at PwC Corporate Finance, where he was in charge of fundraising activities for start-ups and businesses valuations.
David started his career in the Private Equity department of Société Générale Asset Management in Paris for five years, where he was part of the VC fund-of-funds team.
David holds a Master Degree in Financial & Tax Engineering from ESCP-EAP Paris, a Master Degree in Portfolio Management from University Paris XII, and a Master Degree in Finance & Management from University Paris I La Sorbonne.

