Dakota
Dakota
Book a Demo
Talk to an Expert
Gui Costin, Founder and CEO

Gui Costin

Founder, CEO

Gui Costin is the Founder and CEO of Dakota, a financial, software, data and media company based in Philadelphia, PA. Dakota’s flagship product, Dakota Marketplace, is a database of institutional investors used by over 6,000 fundraisers and many of the leading global investment firms. Prior to starting his entrepreneurial career, Gui earned his Bachelor of Science in Rhetoric and Communications from the University of Virginia. In 2001, he relocated to Philadelphia, working for a number of firms in the area before founding Dakota in 2006.

Blogs Written By Gui

Why Private Fund Performance Benchmarks Are So Hard to Find

Data sourced from Dakota Private Markets, the private fund performance platform powered by Dakota. Learn More | Request Access If you're investing in private equity, venture capital, private credit,...

Read More

Emerging Manager Growth Show Episode #46

Do More With Less: The Fundraising Operating Model Emerging Managers Need Hosted by Gui Costin, Founder & CEO, Dakota and Rob Robertson, President, Dakota Marketplace Watch on YouTube | Listen on...

Read More

Is There Room for a Third Option in the Private Fund Performance Database Business?

Data sourced from Joe, the private fund performance platform powered by Dakota. Learn More | Request Access In 1986, the idea of a fourth television network was considered a joke. ABC, CBS, and NBC...

Read More

Address

925 West Lancaster Ave
Suite 220
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Tel: (610) 642-1481 

Products & Services

Resources

Podcasts

Events

Company

© Dakota 2026 | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy