David Murray
CEO at Argento Partners
David Murray
CEO at Argento Partners
Dubai
Overview
Work Experience
CEO, Founder
2001 - Current
Argento Partners is a new-generation single-family office specializing in Technology, Healthcare, Finance, Real Estate and Commodities. Our expertise lies in discreet, exclusive or off-market opportunities, built on long-term trusted relationships from within our network of partners and investors. We create exceptional value by leveraging these global networks and establishing enduring partnerships. We are committed to giving back through healthcare, technology, aid and educational programs. We welcome collaboration with discerning entrepreneurs, partners, investors and non-profits with proven track records to achieve outstanding outcomes together. We are licensed by the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, with offices in the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones (DIEZ). We hold professional licenses for investment advisory, management consultancy, business development and trading license for supply of goods and services online. Key Achievements: • Sales Growth: 200x growth • Capital Growth: 30x valuation • Partnerships: 17 global deals • Financings: $10 Bn deals • Real Estate: 20 major deals • Capital Raising: 50 fundings • Commodities: $1.7 Bn deals • Crypto: 8 startups/ICOs • Exits: 120 IPO led/managed • M&A: 13 deals, up to $3Bn • Joint Venture: 4 $Bn deals We are not just investors, but strategic partners driving growth and innovation in markets that matter.
Angel Investor
2014
Started investing in early stage startups, working with angel groups, after mentoring 60 founders. Assisting in corporate strategy formation, pitching or helping close early sales wins, validation of product market fit, advising investors on tailored go-to-market, competitive tactics, contract negotiations, board formation, investor diligences, creating sales/ investors outreach and strategic partnerships.
Board Advisor, Capital + Growth
2023
AI GenTech with world's largest database of rare genetic diseases affecting 10% of US population (up to 25% other nations), has developed fastest AI engine to clinically identify conditions within seconds - as opposed to 5 years and 17 doctors typically - creating trauma for family, child and wasted time and medical resources. Sivtoec can produce 98.4% clinically accurate results in seconds, with 10x cheaper costs, increasing test analyses 50x times - by using Sivotec's proprietary and patented AI systems.
Board Advisor, Capital + Investor
2022 - 2023
AI NeuroTech startup creating an AI biomarker platform for the development of novel treatments for depression in women, and after for diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's. It could increase the likelihood of new drug approval by 80% and reduces R&D costs by $300M per drug. www.brainify.ai
Board Advisor, Capital + Growth
2021 - 2023
AI MedTech innovation company specializing in Remote Monitoring systems and devices for multiple markets like patient care, assisted living, professional athletes, first responders, armed forces. It is building tools for the future of healthcare where smart, AI-driven, easy-to-use, and clinical-grade remote devices. www.telebionix.com
Board Advisor, Capital + Growth
2023 - 2023
AI Digital Creater Studio and a leader in DeepTech - AI, Metaverse, IoT, rWeb3 & Blockchain - with clients Facebook, Amazon, Vodafone, Microsoft, Samsung, Alibaba, TikTok. Award-winning DeepTech product company with an extensive IP portfolio with 100+ products built upon our proprietary platform
Board Advisor, Capital + Growth
2023 - 2023
Web3 Gaming startup with a community-driven, decentralized, multi-chain, and blockchain agnostic gaming platform which brings the game-building genre into Web3. It’s a platform for gamers and creators alike, built from the ground up with the goal of empowering our community to create user-generated content - designing and sharing their very own games across all genres, including Racing, Fighting, Shooting, and RPG, using the most advanced AI-powered User Generated Content platform in the industry.
Board Advisor, Capital + Growth
2022 - 2022
AI MedTech startup developing a wholly smartphone-based AI-driven MSK app for the management & treatment of chronic muscular pain like back pain for NHS and other corporate users. Developed their business & sales plan, go-to-market, budget planning, pitch decks & secured investment. www.parallelreality.co.Uk
Board Advisor, Capital Raise
2021 - 2022
AI Smart Home startup providing Building Intelligence that helps people and organizations invest in, design, construct, and occupy green buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. www.myglobalhome.co
Board Advisor, Capital + Growth
2020 - 2022
AI Web3 Travel tech startup transforming travel and lifestyle that reinvents the Consumer Supply Chain built on decentralized infrastructure. This offers the Travel and Lifestyle sectors (airlines, airports, hospitality, retailers, transportation) a next-gen multi-sided digital marketplace. www.east2.global
Education
INDUSTRAT Simulation
1998 - 1998
Shareholder Value Creation - Exec. Ed
1995 - 1996
Advanced Management Program
1994 - 1994
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)
1983 - 1987
Leaving Certificate
1977 - 1983