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Kingmaker Tier: 80 out of 100

Also known as Davidovs VC

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  • Pre seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • AI native
  • VC
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Assets under management
$42.2MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-04-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
2
Check size
$100K to $3MSource (opens in a new tab)
Legal name
GAGARIN CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC
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Record updated 30 September 2026

About

Hi, we're Marina and Nick Davidovs, founders of DVC, a venture capital firm built on community and AI. We invest in early-stage AI startups led by repeat founders, providing hands-on support and an active network dedicated to their success.

Investment approach

Thesis
We invest $100K–$300K in AI startups led by repeat or experienced founders on pre-seed and seed stages. We co-invest alongside top VC firms or help bring them to the table. We deliver exceptional value through our community and software, making us the highest-value-per-share investor on the startup's cap table.Source (opens in a new tab)
Lead policy
We co-invest alongside top VC firms or help bring them to the table.
Eligibility
We invest $100K–$300K in AI startups led by repeat or experienced founders on pre-seed and seed stages.
Investing status notes
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Funds

PERPLEXITY AI EMPLOYEE STOCK, A SERIES OF DAVIDOVS ADVISED SYNDICATE, LP
SPV
DVC AI GROWTH FUND I, LP
Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser
GAGARIN CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC
SEC file number
802-132629
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$42.2Mas of 2026-09-11
Private funds reported
2
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