David Graham

Managing Partner · Dyrectli Capital

Speaking at: Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 · September 17–18, 2026 · Beato Innovation District, Lisbon

Bio

David Graham has spent 25 years as a founder, including four exits. He now runs Dyrectli Capital, an early-stage investment syndicate and advisory firm that connects post-MVP founders to capital and invests alongside exited founders and HNWIs. He reviews 3,000+ decks a year, has made around 40 investments over the past three years, and advises early-stage founders on what actually generates cash or closes deals.

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Fundraising
LP / investor perspective
Go-to-market
Product-market fit
Founder journey

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David Graham is one of 150+ speakers at Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 — A founder-first European startup conference. a target audience of founders, operators, startup teams, angels, VC funds and ecosystem partners, with 200+ startup booths. Tickets from €49.

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