DCVC

Investor type

VC

Founded

2011

AUM

$4 000 M

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

$10-50 m

Investment Ticket

3-5 years

Investment Horizon

Pre-seed, Seed

Investment Stage

Sale to strategic investor, IPO, M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions

Exit Strategy

Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026

Profile

DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep tech venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. With over $4 billion in assets under management, the firm has invested in more than 200 companies, focusing on computational approaches and deep tech to address significant challenges in areas such as climate, human health, and industrial transformation. Led by co-founders Matt Ocko and Zachary Bogue, DCVC emphasizes long-term impact and often leads investment rounds, typically ranging from $3 million to $10 million.

The firm specializes in seed, Series A, early-stage, and growth investments across various sectors, including big data, fintech, climate tech, and drug discovery. In 2018, DCVC launched DCVC Bio, which focuses on computational biology and sustainable solutions. The team comprises over 45 members, including scientists and former founders, who provide expertise and support to portfolio companies. Notable investments include companies like Planet, Zymergen, and Recursion Pharmaceuticals, showcasing DCVC's commitment to innovation and impactful technology.

Industry

Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Robotics Security Software Energy HealthTech Food and Beverage Transportation Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Life Sciences

Region of investment

North America Europe

DCVC Funds

Name Type
Questionare
Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
DCVC V, L.P.
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Healthcare Services
Robotics
Security
Software
Transportation
Energy
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$575 M
April 2019
DCVC Bio II
Venture Capital (VC)
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Robotics
Security
Software
Transportation
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$350 M
August 2020
DCVC Bio III
Venture Capital (VC)
Healthcare Services
Robotics
Security
Software
Transportation
Life Sciences
Energy
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$400 M
September 2024
DCVC Energy & Climate II
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Robotics
Security
Software
Transportation
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
May 2026

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FAQs about DCVC

DCVC is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.
DCVC was founded in 2011.
DCVC invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Robotics, Security, Software, Energy, HealthTech, Food and Beverage, Transportation, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Life Sciences.
DCVC invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
DCVC invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
DCVC usually invests $10-50 m on average.
DCVC has around $4 000m assets under management.
DCVC last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-29