Darya Pishevar

Darya Pishevar is a Partner at Sofreh Capital, where she specializes in leading investment sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support, focusing on early-stage technology and consumer companies. With a unique combination of operational experience as a founder and CEO and her venture investing acumen, Darya excels at identifying high-growth opportunities and empowering founders to scale their businesses effectively.

Before joining Sofreh Capital, Darya founded and served as CEO of Darya Hope Beauty, a science-led skincare brand. In this role, she oversaw product development, regulatory compliance, retail partnerships, and digital marketing, enriching her hands-on approach to enhancing portfolio company strategies at Sofreh Capital.

Darya is also an active speaker at industry conferences and holds advisory positions within the beauty, consumer, and sustainability sectors, maintaining a robust network across product, retail, and investment communities.

Her educational background encompasses cross-disciplinary studies in entrepreneurship, product development, and business management. Passionate about sustainability and science-backed products, Darya's investment philosophy aligns with Sofreh Capital's mission to empower businesses that create a meaningful impact in their industries.