Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Web Security (& Privacy) • Analytics • Cloud Services (& Infrastructure) • Developer tools • DeepTech • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • Israel |
Investment Range | $5,000,000 - $25,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $12,500,000 |
Assets Under Management | $300,000,000 |
Dell Technologies Capital (DTC) is the venture investment arm of Dell Technologies, focusing on investing in groundbreaking technology companies in the enterprise space. With headquarters in Palo Alto, California, DTC has been actively leading investments since 2012 and has positioned itself as a notable entity in early-stage venture investments. DTC's investment thesis revolves around identifying and nurturing early-stage companies that are designing and developing next-generation technologies with the potential to shape the future of enterprise tech. They specialize in a range of industries, including Software, BioTech, Business Solutions, IoT, A.I., HealthTech, Web Security, Analytics, Cloud Services, Developer Tools, DeepTech, and Healthcare.DTC's investment strategy includes a financial commitment ranging from a minimum of $5 million to a maximum of $25 million, with a sweet spot of approximately $12.5 million for investments, targeting seed to Series B stages. They are a Corporate VC with assets under management totaling $300 million. As investors, they strive to go beyond mere financial backing by offering their portfolio companies in-depth industry expertise, hands-on operational support, and strategic customer connections.Their impressive track record includes over $1.7 billion invested across the U.S., Israel, and Europe, with returns consistently ranking in the 95th percentile in comparison to early-stage financial VCs. DTC has cultivated a dynamic portfolio with nine IPOs and more than 85 acquisitions, including high-profile companies like Arista Networks, DocuSign, and Zscaler.DTC stands out due to their dedicated Portfolio Development Team, which focuses on aiding early-stage companies in achieving significant growth and developing robust go-to-market strategies. Tailoring their assistance to each company's unique journey, they provide product-market fit analysis, sales leadership coaching, media relations support, and direct introductions to potential enterprise-scale customers within the Fortune 1000.For entrepreneurs and innovators looking to pitch ideas or establish a partnership with DTC, engagement is encouraged via direct messaging on LinkedIn or through email, with an open-door philosophy for starting dialogues at any stage of company development. Furthermore, DTC's community-building efforts include hosting events and briefings that connect their portfolio companies with industry leaders, sustaining a vibrant ecosystem around their investments.