DCVC

Deep tech VC since 2010, backing founders on hard, high-stakes problems: geothermal energy (Fervo), soil microbes (Pivot Bio), ML for biology. Runs dedicated Bio and Climate funds.

Facts

TypeDirect investorSectorsAI / deep compute, Biotech, Energy techStageNot stated on pages checkedCheque sizeNot publishedGeographyUSHQPalo Alto and San Francisco, CAFundOver $700M closed Sept 2024 across Climate and Bio funds. Fund VII reported raising toward a $1.3B combined target (Axios, June 2026).StatusConfirmed focus, reported fund sizeLast checked08 Oct 2026

Note: Stage and cheque size not published on the pages checked. SEC filing shows Fund VII with $602.5M sold against an $800M target as of May 2026.

Cheque basis: Not published by the firm. Third-party profiles give differing ranges ($5M-$25M, $5M-$50M), so none is shown.

Sources

DCVC website (primary source, 08 Oct 2026)
DCVC: closes $700M+ in new funds (primary source, 30 Sept 2024)
Axios Pro: DCVC raising $1.3B (press, 16 Jun 2026)
SEC filing summary: DCVC VII, L.P. (press, 22 May 2026)