About DSI Group Ventures LLC

Strategic technology holding company focused on investments in innovative technology companies with exceptional growth potential and visionary leadership teams.

Investment Philosophy

DSI Group Ventures LLC focuses on strategic investments in innovative technology companies where we can provide both capital and hands-on technology leadership to accelerate growth and create sustainable competitive advantages.

Our approach combines strategic capital deployment with active involvement through technology leadership, operational expertise, and strategic guidance to drive exceptional outcomes for our portfolio companies.

Strategic equity investments in high-potential companies
Hands-on technology leadership and scaling expertise
Focus on AI/ML, SaaS, and emerging technology sectors
Long-term partnership approach with sustained value creation

Investment Principles

Technology Excellence

Focus on companies with innovative technology solutions and strong technical fundamentals.

Market Leadership

Invest in companies positioned to become leaders in their respective markets.

Strategic Partnership

Active involvement through technology leadership and operational support.

Sustainable Growth

Focus on building sustainable competitive advantages and long-term value creation.

Leadership Team

Our leadership combines strategic investment expertise with hands-on technology experience to drive exceptional outcomes for portfolio companies.

Samyar Dastmalchi

Samyar Dastmalchi

Managing Partner & CEO

"Building the future through strategic technology investments and partnerships with visionary entrepreneurs"

Professional Background

Samyar Dastmalchi is the Managing Partner and CEO of DSI Group Ventures LLC, bringing strategic investment expertise combined with hands-on technology leadership experience. He has successfully scaled multiple technology companies and created significant value through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.

Investment Achievements

  • Strategic equity positions in 3+ technology companies
  • Led technology scaling across portfolio worth $6.5M+
  • Deployed solutions across 180+ nationwide locations
  • Built and scaled development teams across portfolio companies
  • Expertise in AI/ML, SaaS, and emerging technology investments
  • Track record of successful exits and value creation

Current Portfolio

Managing Partner, DSI Group Ventures LLC

Strategic technology investments and holdings

CTO & Strategic Investor, BrandRap

10% equity • AI-powered brand analytics

CTO & Co-founder, Rately.ai

50% equity • AI recommendation systems

Investment Strategy

Strategic identification and evaluation of high-potential technology companies with focus on AI/ML, SaaS, and emerging technologies.

Technology Leadership

Hands-on CTO-level guidance and technical leadership across portfolio companies, from startup to scale.

Innovation Focus

Deep expertise in emerging technologies and market trends, enabling strategic positioning and competitive advantage.

Value Creation

Proven ability to drive operational improvements, technology scaling, and strategic partnerships across investments.

Company Evolution

Key milestones in the development of DSI Group Ventures LLC and our strategic investment portfolio across innovative technology companies.

Established DSI Group Ventures LLC

2025

Formally established DSI Group Ventures LLC as a strategic technology holding company, consolidating existing investments and expanding focus on emerging technology sectors.

Strategic Investment in Rately.ai

2024

Co-founded Rately.ai with 50% equity stake, developing proprietary AI algorithms and scaling to 100K+ active users through strategic technology leadership.

BrandRap Partnership & Investment

2023

Strategic 10% equity investment in BrandRap with active CTO role, scaling platform to process 1M+ daily data points and achieving 60% performance optimization.

Technology Leadership Foundation

2020-2023

Established expertise in strategic technology leadership, full-stack development, and team scaling across multiple high-growth technology companies.

Partner with Us

DSI Group Ventures LLC is actively seeking innovative technology companies for strategic investment partnerships and growth acceleration opportunities.

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