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Drive Capital, founded in Columbus OH by Chris Olsen and Mark Kvamme (ex-Sequoia). $2.2B AUM across 11 funds. Contrarian strategy targeting overlooked Midwest founders. Seed program ($500K checks) across multiple cities. Offices in Columbus, Austin, Boulder, Chicago, Atlanta, Toronto.
Enterprise applications, fintech, healthcare, AI/ML, robotics, cybersecurity, autonomous systems. Companies in the "Driveway" region (Hudson to Rockies). Targets $3B+ exit potential.
Notable: Duolingo (NASDAQ, ~$18B market cap), Root Insurance, Olive, Greenlight, Path Robotics, Vecna Robotics, Civis Analytics.
What stages does Drive Capital invest in?
Drive Capital invests in Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, and Growth Equity stages.
How do I pitch Drive Capital?
You can pitch Drive Capital through their seed program at this link or by emailing info@drivecapital.com.
What sectors does Drive Capital focus on?
Drive Capital focuses on sectors including AI, cybersecurity, fintech, healthcare, robotics, and SaaS.
What is Drive Capital's check size?
Drive Capital typically writes checks ranging from $500K to $50M.
Where does Drive Capital invest?
Drive Capital primarily invests in the United States, particularly in the
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