DCVC key facts
- DCVC is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California with 120 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Databricks, Gusto, Checkr.
- PrivateMarketView records 7 deal participations by DCVC.
- DCVC’s most recent recorded investment was in Mar 2026, one of 2 in the last 12 months and 3 over two years.
- DCVC has 1 fund on record.
- The team roster lists 15 people.
About DCVC
Founded in 2011, DCVC is a venture capital investment firm based in Palo Alto, California. The firm prefers to invest in artificial intelligence, exascale computing, climate, engineering, materials science, robotics, space, water, biology, defence, security, and deep tech sectors. This firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA).
Investment activity
DCVC joined 4 recorded rounds in the last two years (3 in the last 12 months). By year: 3 in 2026, 1 in 2025 and 1 in 2022. Across all 7 recorded rounds, 4 were early-stage, 2 were later-stage and 1 were seed. DCVC is recorded as lead on 2 of them. 1 round landed in the last 90 days. DCVC most often invests alongside Andreessen Horowitz (3 shared rounds), Also Capital (2 shared rounds) and Boost VC (2 shared rounds). Most recently: Emerald AI (Series A, Aug 2026) and Atom Computing (Series C, Mar 2026).
DCVC portfolio at a glance
120 portfolio companies are on record for DCVC, including Databricks, Gusto and Checkr.
91 of the 120 carry a recorded valuation and 6 have recorded secondary-market trades, the names a secondary buyer or seller can price.
DCVC funds
1 fund is on record for DCVC. The most recent is DCVC Climate Select Fund (DCVC).
DCVC team
15 people are on record at DCVC: 4 partners, 3 general partners, 3 operating partners, 2 managing partners and 3 others. Senior names include Matt Ocko (Co-Founder), Michael Driscoll (Co-Founder) and Alan Cohen (General Partner). 15 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
120 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Databricks | Business/Productivity Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Gusto | Business/Productivity Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Checkr | Business/Productivity Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
+ 117 more companies · all 120, priced and dated or a free account shows the top 10 names — no card Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
DCVC recent deals
7 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Funds
1 recorded- DCVC Climate Select Fund (DCVC)—
Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about DCVC
- What companies does DCVC invest in?
- DCVC has 120 recorded portfolio companies, including Databricks, Gusto, Checkr.
- What is DCVC's AUM?
- DCVC manages approximately $4.0B in assets.
- Is DCVC actively investing?
- DCVC's most recent recorded investment was in Mar 2026, with 2 investments in the last 12 months.