Our third annual special program to recognize the DC region’s up and coming venture capital and private equity investors. Whether rising stars with established firms or private capital entrepreneurs raising new funds, there is a deep and diverse pool of investor talent in the region putting capital to work. We’ll gather this group for drinks, food, and networking at Pillsbury’s space downtown DC. Join DCA Live, our co-hosts, and dozens of investors, founders, and connectors from DC finance. See you March 4!

DCA Live's
2025 Venture Investor & Private Equity Stars


Alex Otero, Oakman
Amanda Gex, FM Capital
Billy Taki, ResilienceVC
Bowei Zhan, DC Capital
Brandon Leibowitz, Starburst Aero
Brodie Holmes, JMI Equity
Bryan Jangro, JMI Equity
Bryson Hearne, ResilienceVC
Carter Callaway, Ultratech
Colin Moody, Attain Capital
Dina Berdichevsky, JMI Equity
Drew Hunt, Dreamit Ventures
Dudley Arbaugh, The Brydon Group
Evan Cannon, Osage Venture Partners
Isabelle Granahan-Field, Camber Creek
Isaac Carp, Squadra
Jason Harris, TEDCO
Jess Grant, High Street Equity Partners
Joseph Whang, District Angels / DC Tech & Venture Coalition
Justin McCarthy, LNC Partners
Justin Williams, Updata Partners
Isaac Scoville, JMI Equity
Kaija Gisolfi McCready, Paladin Capital Partners
Kemen Linsuain, Singh Capital Partners
Leisan Garifullina, Savano Capital
Leland Chamlin, Construct Capital
Michael Webb, IQT
Mitch Cooney, Paladin Capital Partners
Neal Singal, Updata Partners
Oluseyi Tami Yoloye, TEDCO
Raj Bajwa, Capital One Ventures
Rajiv Mehta, Blu Ventures
Shane Ray Martin, B Ventures
Shefali Kumar, JMI Equity
Sofia Vegarra, TEDCO
Solomon Asad, Sandy Spring Climate Partners
Stephen Jones, JMI Equity
Wagner Wakeman, Razor’s Edge
Wesley Long, Northpond

Event Hosts

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
5:30-7:30pm

Food, drinks, networking

Pillsbury
1200 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036

Casual Attire

Early Bird Registration
Through February 21
$119

Event Partners

For sponsorship information, please write us info@dca-live.com