DCM Ventures

Q: When was DCM Ventures last fund created?

DCM Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2020-07-14.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1996

AUM

$4 000 M

Location

Menlo Park, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Pre-seed Series B

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

DCM Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 1996. The firm is led by a team of 30 professionals, including 13 partners, and is known for its strategic investments in technology sectors. DCM Ventures distinguishes itself by providing hands-on operational guidance and leveraging a global network of business and financial resources to support its portfolio companies.

The firm primarily invests in consumer, enterprise, health tech, fintech, and deep tech sectors, focusing on Series A rounds in the United States and Asia. DCM Ventures manages over $4 billion in assets, with notable funds including DCM III and DCM IX. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser and a member of the National Venture Capital Association.

DCM Ventures has a diverse portfolio with notable investments in companies such as Bill.com - financial operations automation, GigaCloud Technology - B2B marketplace platform, Kuaishou - social media platform, Matterport - 3D capture technology, and SoFi - comprehensive financial services. These companies highlight DCM's focus on innovative solutions across various industries.

Industry

Consumer Services (B2C) Digital Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Mobile/Apps Other Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Robotics SaaS Security Software Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications Blockchain/Crypto AI Technology HealthTech Food and Beverage Foodtech

DCM Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
DCM III	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$100 M	July 2020
DCM IX	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Security Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$780 M	July 2020

Contacts

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David Chao Co-Founder and General Partner

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Hurst Lin General Partner

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FAQs about DCM Ventures

Is DCM Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

DCM Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is DCM Ventures located?

DCM Ventures is located in Menlo Park, California, United States.

When was DCM Ventures founded?

DCM Ventures was founded in 1996.

What sectors and industries does DCM Ventures invest in?

DCM Ventures invests in companies and startups in Consumer Services (B2C), Digital, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Mobile/Apps, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Robotics, SaaS, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Blockchain/Crypto, AI, Technology, HealthTech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech.

What is DCM Ventures geographical focus of investments?

DCM Ventures invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

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

DCM Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Pre-seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of DCM Ventures investment?

DCM Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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

DCM Ventures has around $4 000m assets under management.

When was DCM Ventures last fund created?

DCM Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2020-07-14

What are the contacts of DCM Ventures?

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