Founded in 2011, DCVC (Data Collective Venture Capital) is a deep tech venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. DCVC invests in entrepreneurs applying deep tech — computational approaches, data science, and engineering — to transform massive industries.
DCVC invests across AI & machine learning, computational biology, climate & energy, industrial technology, agriculture, space, and frontier computing. Their philosophy: back brilliant scientists and engineers who use deep technology to solve the world's hardest problems at massive scale.
With portfolio companies spanning AI, biotech, climate, agriculture, and frontier computing, DCVC manages over $4 billion in committed capital. The firm has backed 26 unicorns and achieved 18+ IPOs. Notable investments include companies at the intersection of data science and real-world industries.
"The biggest opportunities lie at the intersection of deep technology and massive industries. We back the scientists and engineers making those breakthroughs."
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Aligned with DCVC's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
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Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as DCVC can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.