Portfolio-Grade
GTM Support.
Drop-in fractional GTM leader for portfolio companies between hires. Workshops, embedded sprints, ongoing retainers, and AI agent install — priced for the firm, not per company.
Book a Call4 Ways to Work Together
From single-company workshops to firm-wide retainer pools.
GTM Clarity Workshop
Half-day intensive with your portfolio company. I audit positioning, ICP, and GTM motion — and deliver a focused action plan they can execute immediately.
Embedded PMM Sprint
I embed with a portfolio company for 2-4 weeks to own a critical GTM workstream — a launch, repositioning, or competitive response.
Ongoing PMM & Growth Retainer
Fractional PMM or growth leadership for portfolio companies that need senior marketing muscle without a full-time hire.
AI Growth Agents
Custom AI agents that automate marketing, lead enrichment, and developer advocacy for portfolio companies — scaling output without scaling headcount.
Three ways VCs actually engage me
The four formats above stack additively. The question for the firm is usually narrower: portfolio diagnostic, diligence support, or full portco uplift — who pays, how confidential, what comes out. Side-by-side so the partner conversation takes 5 minutes instead of 50.
| Axis | Portfolio diagnostic | Diligence support | Portfolio uplift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $2,500-$5,000 per portco | $3,500-$7,500 per deal | $5K-$25K/mo (per portco) or firm-pool retainer |
| Time | Half-day workshop + 1-week follow-up | 3-5 day technical-GTM read | 2-12 month engagement, monthly cadence |
| Scope | Positioning, ICP, growth bottleneck identification | GTM defensibility, market fit, marketing maturity scoring | Embedded execution — launches, sequences, agents, hiring |
| Who pays | VC (platform team or partner discretion) | VC (folded into diligence budget) | Portfolio company (sometimes VC-subsidized for first 60 days) |
| Confidentiality | Findings shared with VC + portco | VC-only memo; portco not involved | Portco-led; VC gets quarterly summary if requested |
Prices reflect 2026 rates. Firm-pool retainers (multi-portco) are negotiated separately and typically cut the per-portco line item significantly.
Why Partner With Daria
Developer-First Expertise
12+ years in developer marketing, including 7 at JetBrains. I understand how developers evaluate, adopt, and champion tools — and how to build GTM around that.
Startup-Native
I've worked with 20+ startups across DevTools, Cybersecurity, and AI/ML. I know the constraints and what moves the needle at each stage.
Strategy + Execution
I don't hand off a strategy deck and leave. I embed with the team, ship work, and make sure the GTM motion actually runs.
Portfolio-Level Efficiency
Work with me across multiple portfolio companies. Shared frameworks, faster ramp, and consistent quality across your investments.
Ready when you are.
Discovery calls are 20 minutes. First one's on me.