DCVC is a deep tech investment firm focusing on early-stage startups in sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and energy. They typically invest in seed to Series B rounds, with investments ranging from a few million to tens of millions of dollars. The firm has a particular interest in companies leveraging breakthrough scientific advancements to solve global-scale challenges.
Notable portfolio companies include Pivot Bio, Ginkgo Bioworks, and Rocket Lab. DCVC's investment philosophy emphasizes backing entrepreneurs who are transforming industries through technological innovation. The firm provides hands-on support to portfolio companies, leveraging its network of industry experts and deep technical knowledge to help startups scale and succeed.
Dcvc - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments300
Current Portfolio Count157
Total Portfolio Exits16
Top Investment Stages
Seed115 (41.7%)
Series A76 (27.5%)
Series B44 (15.9%)
Series C25 (9.1%)
Series Unknown16 (5.8%)
Stage Mix
Seed 42%Series A 28%Series B 16%Series C 9%Series Unknown 6%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Dcvc - Classification
- Also Known As
- Dcvc Management Co, 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
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified