Daniel Kimerling
Founder and Managing Partner of Deciens Capital, a venture firm focused on concentrated, long-duration investments in financial services and fintech; known for publishing playbooks and advocating differentiated, LP-aligned fund structures.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 2min
E215: The Pursuit of Uncorrelated Returns in Venture Capital w/Dan Kimerling
Daniel Kimerling, Founder and Managing Partner of Deciens Capital, shares his innovative approach to venture capital focused on long-duration investments in financial services. He discusses how his firm aims for uncorrelated alpha, rejecting the typical venture hamster wheel of markups. Dan delves into his concentrated portfolio strategy targeting 10-15 companies to achieve 5x net returns, all while maintaining radical transparency with LPs. He argues that the future power-law winners will emerge from the next generation of financial institutions, not just apps.
Jun 11, 2025 • 39min
🎧The Fintech OG Series: David Marcus and Daniel Kimerling
Join David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark and former head of Libra at Facebook, alongside Dan Kimerling, founding partner at Deciens Capital, as they dive into the ever-evolving world of fintech. They discuss the rise and regulatory challenges of stablecoins, envisioning Bitcoin as the future's foundational currency. The conversation also touches on the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, the significance of support systems, and the ever-growing role of AI in shaping the industry. Perfect for anyone intrigued by the future of finance!
