DCVC
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DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep‑tech venture firm headquartered in Palo Alto, focused on ambitious science and tech challenges. It closed a $725M flagship fund V in 2020, following ~$350M prior fund. They invest across AI, biotech, space, climate, and computational biology with mid‑ to high‑single‑digit million checks. DCVC’s portfolio includes Rocket Lab, Recursion, Zymergen, Planet, and Pivot Biosystems.
Fund Size:
Last flagship fund was ~$725M (Fund V); prior ~$350M; total AUM likely over $1B
Average Check:
Mid‑single‑digit to tens of millions, depending on stage and capital-intensive deep‑tech needs
Location:
Data Collective, Palo Alto, CA
Stage Focus:
Seed through growth in deep tech—AI, biotech, robotics, space, climate, and advanced data companies
Household Brands:
Rocket Lab, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Zymergen, Pivot Bio, Planet Labs
Contact:
Dr. John Hamer (Managing Partner) johnhamer@dcvc.com
Dr. Kiersten Stead (Managing Partner) kierstenstead@dcvc.com
