DAIR Capital is a global asset management firm founded in Ireland, by Darren Dineen. Shaped by the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, which led to a sovereign default and IMF-led bailout in Ireland, the firm today has expanded to a team of 15.
Among the earliest institutional participants in emerging alternative markets, the DAIR team has traded through every major dislocation since 2011 — building conviction where others saw only volatility.
The mass stimulus and quantitative easing during the COVID pandemic woke many up to the debt supercycle and the changing economic tides of today. The GFC and euro crisis of 2011 were the genesis behind our vision and approach, but the winds of change continue to blow.
The DAIR team combines a macro overlay with deep alternative-markets expertise to protect and grow client capital during these turbulent times. A battle-hardened methodology shaped by 15 years in the market and a diverse set of career expertise has placed the firm well to continue to generate outsized returns.
First Movers
Early participants in emerging alternative asset classes; we have traded, researched and operated in these markets since 2011.
Client Focus
We offer a white-glove service to both experienced alternatives allocators and investors accessing the asset class for the first time.
Macro Perspective
We were shaped by the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, the IMF-led bailout of Ireland, and the euro crisis of 2011. Macro understanding is fundamental to our approach.
Our Leadership Team.
Experienced investment professionals with a proven track record.
Darren Dineen
Founding Partner & CIO. Early mover in emerging alternative markets, active since 2011. Pioneer of derivative trading strategies in nascent asset classes. Advisor to institutions including the European Parliament. Two startup exits.
Dan Ashmore
Leads research at DAIR Capital. Background in quantitative arbitrage; deploying systematic strategies in alternative markets since 2016. Formerly investment team at ORIX ($6B AUM). Published author. CFA.
Dmitri Tikhonov
Former CIO of publicly-listed UK asset manager Record Digital ($100B AUM). Engineering background. Expertise in systems and mathematical modelling. Portfolio management over 20+ years through numerous FX crises.
Eoin Whelan
10+ years at a Big 4 firm. Extensive regulatory and operations experience across alternative investments. ACCA & Certified Tax Advisor. Non-exec director at Blockchain.com.