Daniel Leff

Daniel Leff is a venture capital investor who focuses on early-stage media and digital media startups. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Daniel Leff

Daniel Leff is a venture capital investor who focuses on early-stage media and digital media startups, particularly in the video ecosystem and media technology, with check sizes ranging from $3M seed rounds to larger follow-on investments up to $75M. His notable portfolio includes category-defining companies such as Roku (where he was the second institutional investor), fuboTV, Headspace, The Athletic, Matterport, and Wondery (sold to Amazon). Leff’s distinctive thesis centers on the unbundling of media sub-sectors as consumers shift to new content formats, aiming to build disruptive media companies that compete for attention against dominant tech platforms.

Daniel Leff at a glance

Role
Founder and Managing Partner
Location
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Focus areas
Media & Digital Media

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What does Daniel Leff invest in?
Daniel Leff (Palo Alto, CA, United States) — sector focus: Media & Digital Media.
How do I contact Daniel Leff?
Daniel Leff's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Daniel Leff headquartered?
Daniel Leff is based in Palo Alto, CA, United States.

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