Ditch the Desk, Meet the Best
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DQV & Class 5's Investor Soirée
Inviting LPs, VCs and founders together for refreshments and discussion
Join us on Thursday October 10th from 7-9 pm for a laid-back evening at Salotto by Chic Nonna brought to you by DQV & Class 5.
Leave the workday behind and mingle over refreshments and light bites. This is your chance to explore groundbreaking opportunities in the funding world, connect with top Investors, and discover what’s next on the horizon.
It’s all about unwinding, networking, and getting inspired—because the best ideas happen when you’re having fun!
See you there !
Meet the hosts
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Noa Khamallah is the solo General Partner of Don’t Quit Ventures, backing AI-native founders worldwide. He was Lime’s first employee in Europe, scaling it to 50+ cities in eight months, and co-founded Charge, which exited for $17.5M and is now Nasdaq-listed. Four years of angel investing followed, returning 6.68x MOIC across 15+ startups. Fund I is performing well ahead of benchmark, with several portfolio companies now valued above $1B and capital already returned to LPs.
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Joel Ayala is the Co-Founder and Partner at Class 5 Global, a venture capital firm investing in high-growth startups across emerging markets. With deep experience in both entrepreneurship and venture investing, Joel has played a key role in scaling innovative companies around the globe. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including technology and financial services, where he focuses on supporting visionary founders and driving transformational growth.
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Zach Finkelstein is the Managing Partner at Class 5 Global, where he focuses on investing in transformative startups across emerging markets. With a strong background in venture capital and scaling high-growth companies, Zach has been instrumental in supporting innovative founders and fostering sustainable growth. His expertise lies in identifying early-stage opportunities and helping startups navigate the complexities of global expansion.