
Current Firm
Caruso Ventures
Investments
1+ companies
Focus
Deeptech, AI
Dan Caruso is a three-time decacorn entrepreneur who built three separate fiber companies (MFS, Level 3, Zayo) to $10B+ outcomes before becoming a venture investor, giving him an unusually consistent multi-decade track record of value creation. Known as The Bear for his intense leadership style, he focuses on quantum and space technologies as the next internet from his Colorado base, where he actively builds the regional ecosystem while emphasizing long time horizons and durable cash-flow businesses over hype-driven investing.
Dan Caruso is a Managing Director, Caruso Ventures at Caruso Ventures, based in Boston, MA.
Dan's investment focus spans Deeptech, AI, Fintech, Space, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Dan's portfolio include Boom Supersonic. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Dan Caruso is a Managing Director, Caruso Ventures at Caruso Ventures, based in Boston, MA. Their investment focus includes Deeptech, AI, Fintech.
Dan Caruso focuses on investments in Deeptech, AI, Fintech, Space through Caruso Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
Dan Caruso's notable portfolio investments include Boom Supersonic. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
Dan Caruso is currently at Caruso Ventures, headquartered in Boston, MA, serving as Managing Director, Caruso Ventures.