Emily Dinu is the Founder and Managing Partner of Numinous Capital, an Atlanta-based venture capital firm that invests in early stage deep tech, hard tech, and life sciences companies with the power to completely transform entire industries and fortify national resilience. Emily has 15 years of experience in direct investment, venture fund building, and startup operations, and she has facilitated over $500 million in capital flows. She has led investments totaling over $76 million, assisted funds in raising $310 million, and helped startups secure $200 million in funding.
Emily specializes in working with scientific founders to bridge the translational gap. She helps scientific founders align their deep technical breakthroughs with the operational expertise, market strategy, and investor readiness required for successful commercialization. She is recognized for discovering "off-script" genius early on and supports companies that are positioned to create enduring economic and industrial value.