Dan Levine
VC at Excel, investing in early-stage startups. Previously worked in software engineering and co-founded Chartio, a database analytics company.
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May 28, 2025 • 57min
906: Tech Startups and Raising Money with Dan Levine (Vercel, Sentry, Mux…)
Dan Levine, a VC at Excel and former co-founder of Chartio, shares valuable insights on raising venture capital for tech startups. He discusses what investors seek in early-stage companies and the importance of personal connections in securing funding. Levine compares bootstrapping versus fundraising, emphasizing that great ideas often begin as side projects. He also explores the balance of power between founders and investors, the dynamics of investor involvement in business, and the exciting yet challenging landscape of AI opportunities.
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Nov 12, 2020 • 44min
20VC: Accel's Dan Levine on The Current State of Seed & Series A, The Rise of Pre-Emptive Rounds, Solo Capitalists and Multi-Stage Funds Entering Seed & Market, People and Product; What To Prioritise?
Dan Levine, a Partner at Accel and former Dropbox executive, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of seed and Series A funding. He discusses the rise of pre-emptive rounds and how to navigate them, revealing the biggest myth about securing Series A capital. Levine examines how multi-stage funds are impacting seed investments, sharing critical data on portfolio outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of balancing people, product, and market in assessing startups, while discussing the risks associated with market timing.
