Correlation Ventures

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2006

AUM

$500 M

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Correlation Ventures is a venture capital firm based in the United States, co-founded by Trevor Kienzle and David Coats. The firm is distinguished by its strong focus on data science, utilizing a world-leading analytics and data team to enhance investment decisions. It boasts a diverse team comprised of VCs, data scientists, and accomplished industry professionals, making it well-equipped to assist companies across various stages of growth.

The firm invests in a wide range of industries including AI, Fintech, Foodtech, Biotechnology, HealthTech, and Software. Correlation Ventures typically invests across multiple stages, from Series A to late-stage rounds. Their investment strategy includes leveraging industry networks and data-driven insights to make quick and informed decisions. They currently manage assets through various vehicles, though specific fund sizes and vintage years aren't publicly detailed.

Notable companies in Correlation Ventures' portfolio include Synthorx - genetic research, Personal Capital - wealth management technology, Imperfect Foods - food waste reduction, Upstart - lending platform, and IonQ - quantum computing. Their approach emphasizes rapidly assessing market opportunities to invest efficiently and effectively in promising ventures.

Industry

Energy Infrastructure Life Sciences MedTech AI Cannabis Software Pharmaceuticals Oil and Gas Medical Devices Industrial Healthcare Services Hardware Foodtech Fintech Financial Services Electronics Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Biotechnology Aerospace PropTech / ConTech HealthTech Technology CleanTech

Correlation Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Correlation Ventures I	Venture Capital (VC)	Technology Life Sciences CleanTech	Seed Series A Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$165 M	January 2012
Correlation Ventures II	Venture Capital (VC)	Technology Life Sciences CleanTech	Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$200 M	January 2017

Contacts

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Trevor Kienzle Managing Director & Co-Founder

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David Coats Managing Director & Co-Founder

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FAQs about Correlation Ventures

Is Correlation Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Correlation Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Correlation Ventures located?

Correlation Ventures is located in San Diego, California, United States.

When was Correlation Ventures founded?

Correlation Ventures was founded in 2006.

What sectors and industries does Correlation Ventures invest in?

Correlation Ventures invests in companies and startups in Energy, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, MedTech, AI, Cannabis, Software, Pharmaceuticals, Oil and Gas, Medical Devices, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Hardware, Foodtech, Fintech, Financial Services, Electronics, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Biotechnology, Aerospace, PropTech / ConTech, HealthTech, Technology, CleanTech.

What is Correlation Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Correlation Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Correlation Ventures typically invest in?

Correlation Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Correlation Ventures investment?

Correlation Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Correlation Ventures?

Correlation Ventures has around $500m assets under management.

When was Correlation Ventures last fund created?

Correlation Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2017-01-11

What are the contacts of Correlation Ventures?

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