Core Capital Partners - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Washington, US
Founded
1999
Core Capital Partners is a venture capital firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., managing $350 million across multiple funds. The firm focuses on early-stage ventures and small to mid-sized growth companies that are developing or incorporating disruptive technologies within high-growth technology sectors. Core Capital typically leads or co-leads investments, with a strong preference for companies based in the broader Mid-Atlantic area, from Atlanta to New York.
Notable portfolio companies include BridgeWave Communications, FreedomPay, Pendo.io, and Sourcefire. The firm is led by Managing Director Will Dunbar, who co-founded Core Capital Partners. Core Capital's investment philosophy centers on supporting companies that leverage core technologies to drive innovation. In addition to capital, the firm offers strategic guidance and industry connections to help portfolio companies scale effectively.
Core Capital Partners - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages