Erik de Stefanis

Erik de Stefanis is a dual-national (Sweden and USA) venture capitalist currently serving as a Partner at Interlace Ventures, an early-stage venture fund that focuses on investments at the intersection of commerce and technology, primarily targeting pre-seed and seed stages. He has been with Interlace Ventures since October 2021 and previously worked as an Associate at the same firm from December 2019 to November 2021.1

In addition to his role at Interlace Ventures, Erik is a Founding Partner at DVG, where he invests in growth-stage technology companies, and he is also a Partner at dSA Capital LLC, a multi-strategy investment firm. His career includes experience in various sectors, including consumer technology, hospitality, and prop-tech, and he has been involved in numerous investments across these industries.13

Erik holds a background in business and economics and has previously co-founded a premium eyewear brand, which provided him with hands-on experience in e-commerce and product development.3 He is fluent in both Swedish and English, and he splits his time between New York City and Stockholm.12