DC Community Ventures - aVenture Asset Manager Research
DC Community Ventures
Operating Status: Operating
DC Community Ventures: A venture capital firm investing in DC metro area companies for financial and social returns.
Location
Washington, D.C., DC, US
Founded
2011
DC Community Ventures focuses on investments in the Washington DC metro area, targeting companies that offer both financial returns and positive social impact. The firm operates as a community development venture capital fund, primarily investing in underserved markets to promote economic opportunity for low and moderate-income individuals. Their investment approach is characterized by flexibility and patience.
The firm's portfolio includes diverse companies such as Catalyte, a software development firm, and Cel-Fi by Nextivity, a cellular signal booster manufacturer. Other notable investments include Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company, Jrink, and New World Development Group. DC Community Ventures has participated in various funding rounds, including debt financing, seed, and Series B, demonstrating their adaptability to different stages of company growth.
DC Community Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies5
Current Portfolio Count5
Top Investment Stages
Seed1 (33.3%)
Series A1 (33.3%)
Series B1 (33.3%)
Stage Mix
Seed 33%Series A 33%Series B 33%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
