Rodolfo Carpintier is the President of Digital Assets Deployment (DAD), a leading Spanish internet incubator he founded. See contact routes.
Rodolfo Carpintier is the President of Digital Assets Deployment (DAD), a leading Spanish internet incubator he founded, with over 27 years of experience in the online sector and as a serial entrepreneur. His investment thesis focuses on capital-seed stage internet and technology 2.0 startups globally, with projects in Europe, the U.S., China, and Latin America, emphasizing disruptive business models with strong technological components like Big Data and Machine Learning. DAD typically invests up to €150,000 per company, securing 5–20% equity, often targeting 12–13%, and Carpintier acts as a Business Angel alongside the firm. Notable portfolio companies include Tuenti (acquired by Telefónica), BuyVip (acquired by Amazon), XPlane (sold to Dachis Group), and Petuky, Baquia, and Xray. Carpintier distinguishes himself by stressing that entrepreneurs must clearly identify their customer and business model, warning against delegating fundraising over customer acquisition, and he frequently advises startups on equity distribution and investor selection. He is also a recognized author, podcaster, and speaker on digital transformation and entrepreneur
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