$560 / month
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David is CEO and Co-Founder of Pario Ventures. He has 30 years of operating and investing experience and has served as a non-executive director and chairman, including leading e-Fundamentals to its acquisition by CommerceIQ. He helps founders raise funding, scale their companies, and prepare for exits.
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CEO and Co founder Pario Ventures
Chairman - Vermillion Health
Director - Hedley Studios
Founder - Space Tech Ventures
Advisor to Astrolabe, Sector88, Swop and others
If you're a founder trying to scale, raise money, or sell your company — I've done it, repeatedly.
As a 78-time NED and Chairman, I've sat at the board table during the messy middle: the fundraises that nearly didn't happen, the acquisitions that needed saving, the pivots that changed everything. I know what investors think but won't tell you. I know what kills companies at Series A. And I know how to build real value for founders and shareholders.
What I actually bring:
Led e-Fundamentals through 6 years of growth to a $500m acquisition by Softbank's CommerceIQ (2022)
Co-founded and lead Pario Ventures — active seed and Series A investor (Bolt, Revolut, What3Words, Impossible Foods and others)
Built Adaro Red from zero to £20m in 3 years, exited to PE
Chairman/Co-CEO of MyCarDirect — UK's second-largest car subscription platform, £25m turnover, cash positive
Early team at Commerce One (NASDAQ IPO, $22bn) — I know what a rocket ship and a flame-out look like
Author of The Startup Rules (100,000+ copies)
Google and Techstars Mentor
I'm based between the UK, US, and Monaco — so I work across time zones with founders on both sides of the Atlantic.
I'm blunt. I won't tell you what you want to hear. But if you want someone who has genuinely been in the room — as founder, chairman, investor, and operator — and who actually cares whether you succeed, that's what you get here.
Best fit: Founders at pre-seed through Series B who are raising, scaling, or thinking about exit. Also CEOs navigating their first board or needing a thinking partner at the top.
5 out of 5 stars
David is the rare kind of mentor whose wisdom comes from actually having lived it. He spots patterns most people miss, tells you the truth without dressing it up, and somehow stays humble through all of it.
Session: Fundraising War Room …
5 out of 5 stars
Finding a mentor like David is rare. He's been through the absolute wringer, and you can totally hear that hard-earned wisdom the second you start talking to him. You can get a lot from the sessions. His knack for spotting patterns is remarkable; he just gets it. But really, the best part is that the guy is just solid. Total integrity, super trustworthy. No BS. If you get a chance to learn from him, just take it.
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You tell David your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. David reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
David Murray-Hundley
Plenty of Exits in 30years. CEO and Co Founder at Pario Ventures
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Book a free intro call with David
Connect with David in a quick call (usually 15-20 minutes)
One-off sessions with David
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
An introductory call is a simple way to get to know a mentor before committing to ongoing mentorship. This session gives you the chance to …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get 30 minutes with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with some code, discussing through an issue …
Fundraising War Room — 60 Minutes · $149 You're raising and you need your pitch, your numbers, and your story to be airtight. We'll stress-test …
Founder Triage — Is Your Business on Track? · $149 You've got questions, gaps, or a nagging feeling something isn't right. Bring me your biggest …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what David says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
