Dawn Capital promotes Dan Chaplin to co-head of fintech

Fintech investor Dawn Capital has promoted Dan Chaplin to partner and co-head of fintech and digital assets.

Chaplin has a stellar record, Dawn Capital Said, having helped to deploy nearly £300m in capital and having led the firm’s investments in a host of fintechs including open banking firm Tink.

As co-head of fintech and digital assets, Chaplin will sit alongside general partner Josh Bell, with a particular focus on payments, credit and infrastructure platforms.

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The promotion makes Chaplin – who is a Forbes 30 Under 30 for Finance in Europe alumnus – one of Europe’s youngest VC partners, Dawn Capital said.

Chaplin’s portfolio history includes a host of early-stage software companies across the continent, including Cover Genius, Copper, Elwood, Billie, Acces Fintech and OpenGamma.

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Dan joined Dawn from JP Morgan where he was involved in M&A transactions for European financial institutions. He graduated with a starred first from Oxford University followed by an MSt with distinction in Modern History.

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“He has sourced some of our most exciting fintech investments, been a real thought partner to his founders, and delivered strong returns to our investors,” said Bell.

“Dan’s passion for every deal and company is infectious and his shrewd judgement is always welcomed.”