World Solver Syndicate — Venture Capital Syndicate of UHNWs, Angels and Family Offices
Syndicate of UHNWs, Angels and Family Offices that invest for a brighter future
Team
Founding Principal
Dusan's path has been driven by hard work and optimism. After just 1-2 years in college, he recognised that the traditional route wasn't for him and made the bold decision to drop out. He started his career in the insurance sector, quickly rising to become the youngest representative and public speaker in his company's Balkan division within two years. Ready for new challenges, Dusan ventured into entrepreneurship, experiencing numerous failures but learning valuable lessons along the way. He eventually founded Problem Solver, a B2B sales and marketing agency that helped companies secure clients via LinkedIn.
Despite no investment experience and zero industry connections, Dusan entered the venture capital world at the height of the 2022 crash. Driven by grit, he used his LinkedIn skills to reach out to VCs and family offices, offering to source deals for free in exchange for industry knowledge and this was his entry ticket into a career as a startup broker.
Today, Dusan leads a team of six as the CEO of Problem Solver, helping VCs find deals, raise capital for portfolio companies, and secure LPs for their new funds. He's built a network of 1,000+ investors (VCs, family offices, and corporations, syndicate groups) and 50 LPs (FoFs, FOs, and universities), delivering top-tier deals sourced from a trusted network.
Dusan had a first-view of the founder's struggle with bootstrapping, a VC mindset after endless hours of communication with his network, experience from 25 fundraising processes for different deals as a startup, together with thousands of investors that constantly share well-performing companies with him which will be one of the main channels for the World Solver deal flow.
Founding Principal
In his early days, Mario was an operator! By founding and exiting Future Cars, SaaS business serving the automotive industry allowing manufacturers, small local distributors and car owners to get connected, he learned how hard a Founder's job is. Long story short, that generated millions of sales from both B2C and B2B with Nissan being most notable client. That allowed him to gain a first hand expertise in how to run a business, deal with operations, hire the right talent, structure the appropriate partnerships and much more.
Having done that once, he felt that the investment side was more for his taste, by going into Banking and more specifically Silicon Valley Bank, straight after a Masters Degree in Finance. In his time there, he led the EMEA CBILS programme and backed businesses like TrustPilot, Monzo, Revolut, CityMapper etc with venture debt, revolver or mezzanine facilities for tens of millions. He then slowly transitioned to a VC whilst his time between London and Monaco where he established thousands of FO and UHNW global connections alongside executing a number of Deeptech and Fintech deals.
For the past few years, Mario has been a part of a Miami based Family Office alongside leading Tim Heath’s FO and Yolo Investment Fund, where he leads a number of initiatives and investment decisions, but mostly Fintech/DeepTech. At his time, he has executed and deployed across 20+ various Startups and Funds, at different stages, industries and locations, amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. Of course, alongside continuing his Angel investing, starting iWorld newsletter, partnering with top tier investors, representing EIC's €10.1 billion fund as part of their IC committee and meeting Dusan along the way.
Investment Thesis
Industry
Opportunistic with a focus on Healthcare, Fintech, and Deeptech sectors, prioritising B2B models with AI enhancements that lower costs and improve efficiency.
Stage
Primarily Series A/B, with select pre-seed or pre-IPO opportunities. A lead investor is essential, though we're open to discussions prior.
People
We seek 2nd-time founders, two-founder-led teams, or companies with diverse, minority backgrounds.
Check size
Typically $250k-$4m, based on syndicate interest and prior deals.
Our Value
Capital
Fuels your vision by providing flexible, growth-oriented funding that empowers you to scale strategically, maintain operational focus, and realize your business ambitions with confidence.
Strategic Connections
Introductions to investors (FOs, UHNW, VCs), potential partnerships, and founders with similar experiences. Resources for marketing, sales optimization, tech development, and software.
Experience
Leveraging 30+ executed deals from early to pre-IPO stage, we provide knowledge, guidance and connections to experts who can add meaningful value to you and your team.
Evaluation Process
Warmly Referred Deals
Every opportunity enters through a warm referral — sourced from trusted founders, operators, and co-investors within our network.
Second Call
A quarter of sourced deals progress to a second conversation, going deeper on business model, team dynamics, and market opportunity.
Month-Long Due Diligence
A rigorous month-long process covering financials, references, personal fit, and added value metrics.
Funded
Only the very best companies receive investment — reserved for 2% of our initial deal flow, with check sizes ranging from $250k to $4m.
Co-investors
Join Syndicate
Get access to the best deals on the market and invest alongside like-minded wealthy individuals, and top tier funds.
- Incredible off-market deal access
- White glove attitude and fee structure
- Co-invest alongside Tier 1 Funds
Submit a Deal
Receive funding from strategic investors in a rigorous, yet 'people-first' focused approach.
- Quick and efficient process
- Highest tier network access
- Capital to fuel your business
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Frequently Asked Questions
For Investors
Source of deal flow?
What is your investment thesis?
- Industry Focus: Healthcare, Fintech, and Greentech represent sectors with pressing, high-impact opportunities for technological transformation. By supporting companies in these areas, we aim to address fundamental societal needs—like accessible healthcare, efficient financial systems, and sustainable practices—while capitalizing on robust market demand.
- Stage: We invest primarily in Series A and B rounds, supporting companies at a crucial growth phase where capital and strategic guidance can unlock rapid expansion. We occasionally consider early pre-seed opportunities with exceptional potential or late-stage pre-IPO deals. We also prioritize companies with an established lead investor but are open to discussions before a lead is in place.
- People: We believe that people make the company, so we focus on 2nd-time founders or teams of two founders, particularly those from minority or diverse backgrounds. Founders who have previous entrepreneurial experience or represent a diverse perspective often bring resilience, unique insights, and the ability to navigate complex challenges, all of which are essential for long-term success.
How could I join and become part of the World Solver Syndicate?
Do you charge any fees?
What does the DD & Investment process look like?
- Initial Review: We begin with a preliminary assessment to verify alignment with our investment focus.
- Due Diligence: In-depth analysis of the company's financials, competitors, market industry potential, risks, and team.
- Syndicate Discussion: The investment opportunity is briefly circulated to our syndicate members so we can gauge interest and discuss the deal's pros and cons.
- Pre-Closing: Signing legal paperwork and starting the formal raise within our syndicates and partners.
- Gathering Commitments (3-6 Weeks): Investors have time to review the deal thoroughly and provide commitment estimates.
- Closing and Deployment: Commitments are turned into wires, and funds are disbursed.
Does the World Solver Syndicate leads invest themselves?
Do you have a minimum check size for your investors?
I have a question that was not answered here. What should I do?
For Founders
How do I submit a deal?
Can I refer someone in my network to you?
What is the additional value your Syndicate adds?
How long does the process take and look like?
- Initial Review: Our team assesses the submitted deal for alignment with our investment criteria. If it's a good fit, we'll reach out for an introductory call.
- Due Diligence: In-depth analysis of the company's financials, competitors, market industry potential, risks, and team.
- Syndicate Discussion: The investment opportunity is briefly circulated to our syndicate members so we can gauge interest and discuss the deals' pros and cons.
- Pre-Closing: Signing legal paperwork and starting the formal raise within our syndicates and partners.
- Gathering Commitments (3-6 Weeks): During this window, investors have time to review the deal thoroughly and provide commitment estimates.
- Closing and Deployment: Commitments are turned into wires, and funds are disbursed. This structured process ensures that each opportunity is evaluated thoroughly and that our members are aligned on each investment decision.
Who is part of your Syndicate?
- Limited Partners (LPs): Institutional family offices looking for strategic angles.
- General Partners (GPs): Experienced fund managers with significant capital backing.
- Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs): Private individuals with significant resources and investment experience.
- Angel Investors: Early-stage investors who often bring industry-specific insights and connections.
- Exited Founders: Entrepreneurs who have successfully grown and exited companies, providing mentorship and strategic guidance.
Could you please elaborate more on your investment thesis and why is that the focus?
- Industry Focus: Healthcare, Fintech, and Greentech represent sectors with pressing, high-impact opportunities for technological transformation. By supporting companies in these areas, we aim to address fundamental societal needs—like accessible healthcare, efficient financial systems, and sustainable practices—while capitalizing on robust market demand.
- Stage: We invest primarily in Series A and B rounds, supporting companies at a crucial growth phase where capital and strategic guidance can unlock rapid expansion. We occasionally consider early pre-seed opportunities with exceptional potential or late-stage pre-IPO deals. We also prioritize companies with an established lead investor but are open to discussions before a lead is in place.
- People: We believe that people make the company, so we focus on 2nd-time founders or teams of two founders, particularly those from minority or diverse backgrounds. Founders who have previous entrepreneurial experience or represent a diverse perspective often bring resilience, unique insights, and the ability to navigate complex challenges, all of which are essential for long-term success.