David Grinberg

Creative Consultant / FAE Fashion Ventures

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2024
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Board Member
Jun 2024
Willy Chavarria, originally from California, began his creative journey studying graphic design at the Academy of the Arts before transitioning into fashion, where he found his true passion—using design to uplift the underrepresented and enhance human dignity. His collections embody a cinematic approach, blending emotional depth with contemporary political themes to tell compelling stories of the human spirit. Drawing from his Mexican-American heritage and street culture, his work is known for its bold silhouettes and powerful messaging. Through provocative runway presentations, Willy has gained recognition from top retailers such as Barneys, Dover Street Market, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and SSENSE. With continued expansion, the brand is increasing its global presence. In January 2025, WILLY CHAVARRIA made his Paris Fashion Week debut, presenting his AW25 collection to critical acclaim. This milestone solidified his place among the industrys leading voices, reinforcing his ability to merge luxury craftsmanship with cultural and political narratives. Willys accolades include being a finalist for the International Woolmark Prize (2018), a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner (2021), and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Award recipient (2022). He was named CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.
Angel Investor
Apr 2022
DOGPOUND is home to the strongest personal training community in the world and we are fortunate to work with some of the most distinguished and influential people in music, fashion, art, and business. Our team-based approach, focus on community, and attention to detail lead to unparalleled experiences and outcomes!
Board Member
Nov 2017
Beauty In Motion Victoria Beckham Beauty is founded on the idea that beauty should complement and empower the dynamic life you lead. When Victoria envisioned what she wanted Victoria Beckham Beauty to be, she asked herself - what would the most amazing luxury beauty brand look like in ten years? She concluded that the future of beauty would be super clean, perform at the highest luxury level, welcome everyone who loves beauty, help people fuel their lives inside and out, be sustainable, transparent, digital-first, cruelty-free, and created by women (naturally). This is the vision behind Victoria Beckham Beauty. We are a work in progress and a brand in motion. Developed through Victoria Beckham’s unique perspective, these are the products she felt were missing from her makeup bag — cleanly formulated, high performance beauty solutions for the modern individual who lives life on-the-move and to the fullest.
Board Observer
Nov 2017
Founded in 2008 with a collection of dresses celebrated for their cut and fit, Victoria Beckham’s eponymous label forms the basis of the modern woman’s wardrobe; versatile and wearable yet rooted in modernity with a sophisticated ease. Developed at the Victoria Beckham atelier in London, today the brand offering includes ready-to-wear, footwear, expertly crafted eyewear, and timeless leather goods. The transition from designer muse to Creative Director of her own brand was a natural one, fuelled by a longtime obsession with design and art, an authentic and meticulous attention to detail, and a distinctly luxurious sensibility that ignites the imagination. With influences from the worlds of art and film, the Victoria Beckham brand is defined by a considered blend of classic British luxury with a subtle contemporary flair, resulting in immaculately cut tailoring, dresses, denim, and separates, with signature touches in the form of off-kilter prints, modern cuts and colour palettes. The Victoria Beckham woman is core to the brand’s foundation and visual identity, which is polished, elevated, relevant, and always informed by the current moment. The Spring Summer 2023 collection marks a new chapter in the brand’s history, driven by a strategic root-and-branch overhaul and a highly acclaimed debut at Paris Fashion Week. An embracing of femininity, an assertion of values, and a celebration of craft, the collection underscores the classic heritage of the brand, with a modern and luxurious look and feel. With offices in London and New York and a flagship store in Mayfair, the brand has won critical acclaim alongside multiple industry awards including Best Designer Brand and Brand of the Year at the BFC’s Fashion Awards. In addition to victoriabeckham.com, Victoria Beckham is carried in 230 stores in 50 countries worldwide, with dedicated personalised spaces in key department stores.
Board Observer
Feb 2016
Né à Paris, en 2011 et inspiré par Paris depuis – Le nom AMI joue avec les initiales d’Alexandre Mattiussi, son Fondateur et Directeur Créatif. Dès sa création, la Maison parisienne s’est appliquée à définir et créer le vestiaire le plus complet, quotidien et structuré, pour l’homme et pour la femme. Grâce à son approche amicale du luxe, AMI capture une forme singulière de l’élégance, de la sophistication et de la simplicité de la capitale française. ------------------------------------- Born in Paris in 2011, inspired by Paris ever since — The name AMI, the French word for friend, plays with the initials of Alexandre Mattiussi, its founder and creative director. AMI has worked since its creation to define and complete the most articulate, comprehensive, pragmatic wardrobe for men and women. Standing for a friendly approach to luxury, AMI captures a singular form of the French capital’s elegance, sophistication and simplicity.
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2024
Board Member
Jun 2024
Willy Chavarria, originally from California, began his creative journey studying graphic design at the Academy of the Arts before transitioning into fashion, where he found his true passion—using design to uplift the underrepresented and enhance human dignity. His collections embody a cinematic approach, blending emotional depth with contemporary political themes to tell compelling stories of the human spirit. Drawing from his Mexican-American heritage and street culture, his work is known for its bold silhouettes and powerful messaging. Through provocative runway presentations, Willy has gained recognition from top retailers such as Barneys, Dover Street Market, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and SSENSE. With continued expansion, the brand is increasing its global presence. In January 2025, WILLY CHAVARRIA made his Paris Fashion Week debut, presenting his AW25 collection to critical acclaim. This milestone solidified his place among the industrys leading voices, reinforcing his ability to merge luxury craftsmanship with cultural and political narratives. Willys accolades include being a finalist for the International Woolmark Prize (2018), a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner (2021), and the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design Award recipient (2022). He was named CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.
2023
Advisor | FAE Fashion Ventures
Sep 2023
Fashion, Arts, and Entrepreneurs. FAE is a multi-faceted, forward-thinking entertainment company centered around the ever-changing face of youth culture. Operating in all areas of entertainment, talent, branding, creative rights ownership, and management.
2022
Angel Investor
Apr 2022
DOGPOUND is home to the strongest personal training community in the world and we are fortunate to work with some of the most distinguished and influential people in music, fashion, art, and business. Our team-based approach, focus on community, and attention to detail lead to unparalleled experiences and outcomes!
2017
Board Member
Nov 2017
Beauty In Motion Victoria Beckham Beauty is founded on the idea that beauty should complement and empower the dynamic life you lead. When Victoria envisioned what she wanted Victoria Beckham Beauty to be, she asked herself - what would the most amazing luxury beauty brand look like in ten years? She concluded that the future of beauty would be super clean, perform at the highest luxury level, welcome everyone who loves beauty, help people fuel their lives inside and out, be sustainable, transparent, digital-first, cruelty-free, and created by women (naturally). This is the vision behind Victoria Beckham Beauty. We are a work in progress and a brand in motion. Developed through Victoria Beckham’s unique perspective, these are the products she felt were missing from her makeup bag — cleanly formulated, high performance beauty solutions for the modern individual who lives life on-the-move and to the fullest.
Board Observer
Nov 2017
Founded in 2008 with a collection of dresses celebrated for their cut and fit, Victoria Beckham’s eponymous label forms the basis of the modern woman’s wardrobe; versatile and wearable yet rooted in modernity with a sophisticated ease. Developed at the Victoria Beckham atelier in London, today the brand offering includes ready-to-wear, footwear, expertly crafted eyewear, and timeless leather goods. The transition from designer muse to Creative Director of her own brand was a natural one, fuelled by a longtime obsession with design and art, an authentic and meticulous attention to detail, and a distinctly luxurious sensibility that ignites the imagination. With influences from the worlds of art and film, the Victoria Beckham brand is defined by a considered blend of classic British luxury with a subtle contemporary flair, resulting in immaculately cut tailoring, dresses, denim, and separates, with signature touches in the form of off-kilter prints, modern cuts and colour palettes. The Victoria Beckham woman is core to the brand’s foundation and visual identity, which is polished, elevated, relevant, and always informed by the current moment. The Spring Summer 2023 collection marks a new chapter in the brand’s history, driven by a strategic root-and-branch overhaul and a highly acclaimed debut at Paris Fashion Week. An embracing of femininity, an assertion of values, and a celebration of craft, the collection underscores the classic heritage of the brand, with a modern and luxurious look and feel. With offices in London and New York and a flagship store in Mayfair, the brand has won critical acclaim alongside multiple industry awards including Best Designer Brand and Brand of the Year at the BFC’s Fashion Awards. In addition to victoriabeckham.com, Victoria Beckham is carried in 230 stores in 50 countries worldwide, with dedicated personalised spaces in key department stores.
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