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Core Ventures Group
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Core Ventures Group

Core Ventures Group

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Core Ventures Group LLC: A US-based venture capital firm providing seed stage capital to tech startups.

Location
Santa Clara, CA, US
Founded
2012
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Core Ventures Group is a US-based venture capital firm focused on seed-stage investments in technology startups. Founded by Shinya Akamine and co-led by Joanna Drake as Co-Founding General Partner, the firm operates two seed-stage funds. Core Ventures Group typically invests in early-stage rounds, with a strong emphasis on seed funding.

The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Ascend.io, Ockam, and Zippin. Core Ventures Group's investment philosophy centers on supporting world-class entrepreneurs in building valuable businesses. The partners leverage their operational experience and diverse human capital networks to help startups overcome early market challenges, providing hands-on support to a concentrated portfolio of founders.

Core Ventures Group - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments18
Current Portfolio Count14
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed13 (72.2%)
Series A4 (22.2%)
Series Unknown1 (5.6%)

Stage Mix

Seed 72%Series A 22%Series Unknown 6%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

Recent Investments

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Core Ventures Group - Classification

Also Known As
  • Core Ventures Group, Llc.
NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end