The Varys Team
We are a Cohesive, Well-Managed Unit
Driven by our firm conviction that distributed ledger technology will penetrate nearly every corner of tech, finance, and culture, Varys Capital's multi-national distributed team, comprised of 15 hardworking and devoted full-time members, constantly strives for excellence. The firm's top priority is serving as a bridge between various industries, exploring the versatile functions of blockchain.

Executives

Darius Askaripour
Darius Askaripour
Managing Partner
Darius Askaripour
Managing Partner

With +16 years of professional private equity and venture fund management experience, as Managing Partner of Varys Capital, Darius oversees a global team while continually monitoring and evaluating developments in the world of digital assets by providing venture capital funding for carefully selected high-yield projects and offering oversight for a multi-strategy quantitative trading fund.

Thomas Dunleavy CFA, CAIA
Thomas Dunleavy CFA, CAIA
Head of Venture
Thomas Dunleavy CFA, CAIA
Head of Venture

As Head of Venture, Tom leads Varys Capital's CIMA and ADGM-registered venture fund. He draws from his experience managing $1B+ portfolios, analyzing market trends, and evaluating projects, while implementing rigorous investment frameworks that identify promising opportunities while maintaining disciplined risk management practices.

Wojciech Szczygiel
Wojciech Szczygiel
Head of Trading
Wojciech Szczygiel
Head of Trading

Wojciech, Head of Trading, comes armed with 14+ years’ experience in financial markets acquired when working for innovative high-frequency trading prop houses and brokerages. His deep comprehension of sophisticated trading models and advanced risk management systems allows Varys Capital to excel quantitatively.

Darrach Campbell
Darrach Campbell
Head of Middle Eastern Affairs
Darrach Campbell
Head of Middle Eastern Affairs

Darrach, who has been based in the United Arab Emirates for eight years, deeply understands how the greater MENA region operates. With an exclusive network of sovereign wealth allocators, family offices, and UHNW investors, he leads Varys Capital's institutional advancement from relationship building, capital table curation, and investor relations.