Dan Ware

🔥 A mouthpiece with a front row seat to the brilliance of others 🔥 Golden Sands Capital | The Spark | Big Golden Pineapple

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2026
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Executive Board Member
Jan 2026
We build technology businesses that make money. Then we scale them. Most startups chase ideas. We focus on problems that already exist and are already costing people money. R2D2S Tech is a venture builder designed to launch and grow high-growth technology companies with recurring revenue at their core. We don’t guess. We test, prove, and scale.
Co-Founder and Board Member
Apr 2020
Welcome To Pineapple Recruitment, the number one recruitment agency for customer service, customer care and contact centre staff in Dorset and Hampshire. So, what makes Pineapple Recruitment the ripest recruiter of the bunch? To put it bluntly, we’re a team of recruiters that has been there and done it. Based on the south coast in the desirable town of Bournemouth, Dorset, we provide the gold standard of recruitment service. We maintain a friendly, bespoke and transparent relationship with both our clients and our candidates. Having spent years sourcing team members for our own call centre with quality employees, we know a thing or two about training and placing new and seasoned customer service agents. Understanding the notoriously fickle call centre environment inside out has led us to create Pineapple Recruitment– so that we could pass our knowledge to candidates and businesses in Dorset and Hampshire, and support them with their recruitment needs. With hundreds of job vacancies and thousands of jobseekers available at any one time, Pineapple Recruitment can find clients their ideal employees, and candidates the perfect role for the next step in their career.
Founder and Board Member
Jul 2013
We are Leadtree Global, an FCA-authorised Financial Services Affiliate Network. We use market leading technology, lean methodology and our unique creative flare to produce efficient, simple and profitable solutions for affiliates, brokers and lenders. We work very closely with our lending panel to make sure Leadtree Global is the premier Affiliate Network. Our industry defining reporting dashboard, bespoke integration and filter management systems mean that each lender can be in total control of their own channels. This helps maximise revenue and alleviates wastage and time lag. With one of the best financial product conversions in the market place, market leading user integration systems and an unrivalled commission structure for our affiliates, we are fast becoming The choice for affiliate partners. Add that to real time reporting and bespoke campaign management, Leadtree Global is changing the face of the lead generation industry. We also operate heavily in the US, Canada, Australia and Poland.
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2026
Executive Board Member
Jan 2026
We build technology businesses that make money. Then we scale them. Most startups chase ideas. We focus on problems that already exist and are already costing people money. R2D2S Tech is a venture builder designed to launch and grow high-growth technology companies with recurring revenue at their core. We don’t guess. We test, prove, and scale.
2025
Board Member
Jun 2025
As one of Europe’s fastest-growing digital and creative hubs, we’re a great place to do business. The Silicon South lifestyle, reliable infrastructure and amazing talent pool make us unique. Many international brands, innovative start-ups and award-winning organisations have made Dorset their home, proving every day that opportunity and lifestyle can live side-by-side.
2024
Member and Investor
Dec 2024
Dorset Business Angels Network Limited (DBA/Dorset Business Angels) provide quality, private equity investment opportunities to local High Net Worth (HNW) and Sophisticated Investors (SI). We help early stage businesses find equity capital, especially in southern England, as it is our local area. We do this by bringing our Investors and Entrepreneurs together to accelerate the growth of early-stage businesses. Were part of UKBAA and sponsored by Saffery Champness, Ellis Jones Solicitors and Investec. **Disclaimer** Any information provided on the website or other communication is for information purposes only. The website and other communications and their content are not, and should not be deemed to be an offer of, or invitation to engage in any investment activity. The website and other communications should not be construed as advice, or a personal recommendation by Dorset Business Angels Network Limited (Dorset Business Angels/DBA). DBA is not authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The content of any DBA promotion is not authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). Reliance on a DBA promotion for the purpose of engaging in any investment activity may expose an individual to a significant risk of losing all of the investment. UK residents wishing to participate in this promotion must fall into the category of sophisticated investor or high net worth individual as outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Matchmaker and Fluffer for StartUps and Capital
Nov 2024
From application to securing investment, we’re by your side, ensuring your business is pitch-ready and set for growth. Join us and take the next step towards realising your business’s potential with a partnership that empowers, grows, and scales alongside you. Why Partner with Golden Sands Capital? Access to a High-Calibre Network Gain direct exposure to a curated network of investors dedicated to fostering innovation. We can connect you with investors who provide both financial support and the mentorship needed to grow dynamically. Support Beyond Capital We understand that growth requires more than investment alone. From crafting a compelling pitch to navigating legalities, we offer comprehensive support, including investor-ready documentation, expert legal counsel, and strategic mentorship tailored to accelerate your success. Strategic Connections and Expertise Golden Sands Capital connects you to top-tier service providers and industry professionals. Our network includes wealth managers, tax advisors, and strategic consultants, providing the expertise essential for scaling on a solid foundation.
Founder and CEO
Nov 2024
The Spark will be a flagship initiative in transforming BCP into one of the UK’s foremost centres for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement in Fintech, web 3 and Ai. It is designed to address critical economic challenges in the region. Inspired by successful models such as London’s Level39 and the gentrification and economic pivots of Bristol and Brighton, The Spark will establish BCP as a dynamic hub for tech start-ups, scale-ups, and high-growth businesses in Fintech, Ai, WEB 3.0 and Blockchain. Leveraging the region’s rich talent pool, advanced digital infrastructure, and natural assets, The Spark will catalyse growth in high-value industries, attract global investment, and establish a culture of innovation. It aims to address regional challenges like low productivity, skills shortages, and economic inequality by creating a self-sustaining innovation ecosystem that fosters clean, inclusive growth. Vision: To position BCP as a globally recognised centre for technology and sustainable innovation, The Spark will build on regional strengths to drive growth, attract investment, and enhance BCP’s reputation as one of the world’s most desirable coastal city regions. By focusing on sustainability and inclusivity, The Spark will address economic challenges, support clean growth, and contribute to broader regional goals. Mission: The Spark’s mission is to create an advanced, inclusive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship to flourish. Acting as the cornerstone of BCP’s tech ecosystem, it will offer world-class workspaces, bespoke mentorship, and strategic resources to empower businesses. Collaborative partnerships with academia, industry, and government will underpin programmes that provide tailored support, cutting-edge research access, and robust investor networks.
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