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Dan Coughlan

Dan Coughlan

Venture Capital Principal investing across all stages and sectors

dancoughlan
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Joined March 2025

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AI/Tech Founders
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Summary

Dan Coughlan is a Principal at Airtree, a venture capital firm, where he leverages his background in publicly-listed software companies and equity research to identify and partner with promising founders across all investment stages, from seed to growth. airtree+2
His professional journey includes diverse financial roles, starting as a Summer Analyst at Credit Suisse, then an Equity Analyst at Indian Pacific Funds Management, co-founding an online marketplace (Clean Homes & Co.), and serving as an Analyst at Credit Suisse before transitioning to venture capital. rocketreach+1
Beyond his professional life, Dan maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying various water sports like surfing and paddleboarding, playing tennis, and is a passionate music enthusiast who previously played guitar in a band. airtree

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Hobbies

He enjoys various beach-related activities such as surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, and body surfing. airtree

He plays tennis in his free time. airtree

A massive music fan, he used to play guitar in a band and enjoys delving into the history of bands and the stories behind their songs. airtree