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Haley Daiber is a Senior Investment Associate at Unusual Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. She focuses on identifying and supporting promising technology startups.
Haley Daiber primarily invests in early-stage technology companies across various sectors, including SaaS, developer tools, fintech, and AI/ML applications.
Haley Daiber works at Unusual Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm known for its focus on early-stage technology investments and strong founder support.
Haley Daiber is an Investing Partner at Operator Collective based in Austin, Texas, focusing on early-stage enterprise and B2B technology startups specializing in revenue operations and data discovery. Before joining the venture fund in January 2023, she served as Vice President of Business Operations at data.world, helping triple the company's annual recurring revenue ahead of a $50 million Series C funding round. Previously, Daiber was a founding investment team member at Unusual Ventures, sourcing startups like CoScreen and Vivun, and she also served as a Principal at Next Coast Ventures. Earlier in her career, she gained financial and operational experience through roles at Lightspeed Venture Partners, Applied Materials, Stephens, and EY. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, alongside accounting degrees from the Texas McCombs School of Business and Washington and Lee University.
Haley Daiber serves as a Senior Investment Associate at Unusual Ventures, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm known for its founder-friendly approach and deep operational support. In her role, Haley is instrumental in the firm's mission to discover and back the next generation of transformative technology companies. She actively engages in deal sourcing, conducting thorough due diligence, performing market research, and providing strategic support to portfolio companies, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to scale.
At Unusual Ventures, Haley's investment focus centers on early-stage startups that are leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve significant problems. Her areas of particular interest include enterprise software, SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions, developer tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications, and innovative fintech platforms. She is constantly seeking out companies with strong product-market fit potential, defensible technology, and visionary founding teams. Haley believes in a hands-on approach, working closely with entrepreneurs to refine their strategies, navigate challenges, and accelerate their growth trajectories.
Haley's career background is rooted in a passion for technology and entrepreneurship. Prior to joining Unusual Ventures, she honed her analytical and strategic skills through diverse experiences within the tech ecosystem. This foundation equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of startup dynamics, market trends, and the operational complexities faced by early-stage companies. Her ability to identify nascent opportunities and assess their long-term potential makes her a valuable asset to the Unusual Ventures team and its portfolio companies. She is known for her rigorous analytical approach combined with a collaborative spirit, making her a trusted partner for founders.
While specific notable investments are often confidential at the associate level, Haley has contributed significantly to the evaluation and support of several promising companies within the Unusual Ventures portfolio. Her work has helped identify companies poised for substantial growth in sectors like cloud infrastructure, data analytics, and B2B SaaS. She is deeply involved in the post-investment phase, assisting founders with strategic planning, talent acquisition, and connecting them with key industry resources. Haley Daiber's dedication to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurial success makes her a key player in the venture capital landscape, particularly for early-stage technology investments.
