Core Ventures Group - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Santa Clara, CA, US
Founded
2012
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