Data Collective

What is Data Collective?

Data Collective, also known as DCVC, is a venture capital fund based in San Francisco, California. Specializing in investments in Big Data and IT infrastructure companies, DCVC applies a deep tech venture capital approach. With a team composed of seasoned venture capitalists, technology entrepreneurs, and skilled practitioners including CTOs, CIOs, Chief Scientists, Principal Engineers, and Professors from renowned institutions, the fund leverages their expertise to support disruptive companies.

DCVC's investments span across various industries such as IT, business solutions, energy, AI & Big Data, analytics, and autonomous vehicles. The fund operates with a minimum investment of $25,000 and a maximum of $12,300,000, with a sweet spot of $1,500,000 for investments. They provide equity financing specializing in stages of expansion, MBO/LBO, acquisition, early, and seed rounds, aiming to enable scalable and transformative growth among their portfolio companies.

Over two decades, DCVC's leaders have accumulated an impressive track record of over 150 successful companies and at least 40 significant exits, demonstrating a commitment to both entrepreneurs and investors.

DCVC's notable contributions include backing entrepreneurs using AI across sectors, having a team with more published scientists than MBAs, and focusing on addressing high-stakes global problems through deep tech innovation. Their dedicated Climate fund and DCVC Bio fund are testament to their ambition in improving planetary and human health by utilizing cutting-edge technologies.