Daniel Kimerling is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Deciens Capital. See sector focus and contact routes.
Daniel Kimerling is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Deciens Capital, an early-stage venture firm he launched in 2017 after co-founding and leading API banking pioneer Standard Treasury to acquisition by Silicon Valley Bank. He focuses exclusively on seed and pre-seed investments in financial services, targeting both B2B and B2C fintech companies within the United States. Deciens typically writes first checks up to $3 million, with Kimerling serving as the lead partner on 27 deals and actively guiding portfolio companies from the trenches. His notable portfolio includes Chipper (now Chipper Cash), SimplyWise, Treasury Prime, and Grupago, where he serves as a board member. Kimerling’s distinctive investment philosophy prioritizes team quality over specific skills, emphasizing leader fortitude and resilience while applying Warren Buffett’s principle to be “fearful when others are greedy”. He has been recognized as a Forbes “30 Under 30,” a Kauffman Fellow, and a Milken Institute Young Leader for his work in fintech.
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