David Hornik Marks 25 Years of Venture Capital Impact
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
Venture capitalist David Hornik celebrates a quarter-century in the field, highlighting his dynamic journey and significant contributions to startups, innovation, and technology.
Reflecting on a Remarkable Journey
David Hornik, founding partner at Lobby Capital, celebrated his 25th year in venture capital as of June 8, 2025. Reflecting on this milestone, Hornik emphasized the continuous change and excitement that venture capital brings, describing his engagements as highly educational. Over the years, he attended about 1,000 company introductions annually, meeting with roughly 100 and electing to fund two each year, translating to thousands of hours spent understanding and engaging with new technologies and market dynamics [1][2].
Influential Contributions to Innovation
Hornik has been instrumental in guiding successful startups through their growth phases, serving on the boards of notable companies such as Splunk, BILL, Fastly, and GitLab. His involvement spans from the early stages through to their initial public offerings, playing a pivotal role in their exponential revenue growth from millions to billions. Additionally, he has been part of companies acquired on the path to IPO, such as Ebates and WePay, contributing to their strategic directions [1].
Building the Lobby Community
Beyond investments and board memberships, Hornik emphasizes the importance of community building. The Lobby Community, which started with 150 people in Hawaii, has grown to over 2,500 global entrepreneurs and venture capitalists over 20 years. This network fosters collaboration and support among members, reflecting Hornik’s view of venture capital as fundamentally a people business [1][2].
Forward to the Next 25 Years
As Hornik looks to the future, he remains committed to innovation in venture capital. With the backing of partners like Eric Carlborg, Buddy Arnheim, and Collin Wallace at Lobby Capital, he continues to pursue new opportunities. This commitment is underscored by his reflections during meetings with Limited Partners about the remarkable individuals and startups that have crossed his path over the past decades [1].