Disapora Ventures

Venture Capital Firm

Diaspora Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital firm dedicated to supporting European entrepreneurs with ambitions to build technology companies in the United States. Founded in 2020 by Carlos Diaz and Marvin Liao, the firm leverages deep operating and investing experience to back the next generation of European tech founders.

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Marvin Liao

Partner

Marvin Liao is a seasoned investor, operator, and executive coach with over 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley's technology and media sectors. He is currently a partner at Diaspora Ventures, a rolling fund that invests in pre-seed founders from Europe aiming to expand into the U.S. market. Additionally, Marvin manages Sukna Global, an angel investment fund, and serves as a partner and board member at Game Groove Capital, an international gaming holding company.

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