Dana Horska

Dana Labin (formerly Dana Horska) is a senior investment professional with extensive experience in Venture Capital and building startups in the MENA region.1 She served as the Chief Investment and Innovation Officer at Awok.com, a leading mass market e-commerce company in the Middle East, where she led one of the largest Series A fundraising rounds of $30 million.12

Key points about Dana Labin:

1. Currently a Partner at Leo Capital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (since April 2024).1
2. Former Slovakian Heptathlon champion.1
3. Holds an MBA from the University of Economics in Bratislava and completed a VC Executive Program from Berkeley.1
4. Previous roles include:
   • Entrepreneurship Advisor at Sandooq Al Watan
   • Founding Partner at Palegro Capital
   • Associate Manager Investments at twofour54
   • Senior Executive Analyst at Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA)1

Dana has extensive experience in corporate venture capital, investment strategies, and portfolio management. She has advised several corporate entities on venture capital and entrepreneurship, and is a regular mentor for regional accelerators and incubators.1