DCM Ventures
Venture capitalMenlo Park · Seed–Series A · 23 people tracked
Also known as DCM MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Investment thesis
DCM Ventures approaches investing from first principles, favoring fundamental reasoning over analogies or conventions to help founders build durable, innovative companies. The firm leads rounds and concentrates on a small group of early-stage companies each year, committing significant time, network, and resources where it can have meaningful impact. It emphasizes enduring partnerships built on trust, radical transparency, and shared values. Its global team brings diverse perspectives and cross-border experience, helping companies access ideas, talent, and markets worldwide. The investment philosophy is driven by conviction and a pursuit of unconventional ideas and visionary founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 23 of 47 portfolio companiesFintech ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6Marketplaces ×6SaaS ×5Enterprise Software ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Consumer ×3Gaming ×3
HQs:United States×17France×1Indonesia×1Japan×1Singapore×1
Investments · 47 tracked
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BILL is a unified financial operations platform that automates accounts payable, receivables, and spend management for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Jose, US
Stephen Fisher(Director)Rene A. Lacerte(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Piaker(Director)Bora Chung(Executive Officer)Colleen Taylor(Director)Allison Mnookin(Director)
PlayStudios is a global gaming studio that develops award-winning game titles and operates a network of business partnerships with a player community across three continents.
GamingLas Vegas, US
Marcus Sanford(Director)Andrew Pascal(Executive Officer, Director)William Hornbuckle IV(Director)Paul Mathews(Executive Officer)
Chompy builds a food delivery service and offers a free service (beta) that lets restaurants and food retail brands create their own official app and website.
FoodTechMarketplacesSaaSTokyo, JP
大見 周平(代表取締役)八木 達也(取締役CTO)
HealthtechSan Francisco, US
Emmanuel Krakaris(Executive Officer, Director)Ian Shakil(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Ginocchio(Executive Officer)Sandra Breber(Executive Officer)Joseph Marks(Director)Gerard van Hamel Platerink(Director)
Board seatJason Krikorian· per SEC Form D · $12M raise · filed May 2023
San Mateo, US
Jason Krikorian(Director)Robert Conant(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJason Krikorian· per SEC Form D · $8.8M raise · filed Apr 2016
Matterport provides 3D imaging and digital twin technology for real estate, construction, facilities management, and property marketing, enabling clients to visualize spaces remotely and make data-driven decisions.
Construction TechConsumerEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSunnyvale, US
Matt Bell(Founder)David Gausebeck(Founder/CTO)inRJ Pittman(CEO)inPeter Hebert(Director)Patrick Eggen(Director)Jason Krikorian(Director)
Board seatJason Krikorian· per SEC Form D
San Francisco, US
JASON KRIKORIAN(Director)MARK BRITTO(Director)Michael Sha(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN BUTTRICK(Director)
Board seatJason Krikorian· per SEC Form D · $33M raise · filed Jun 2016
New York, US
Daniel Leff(Director)David Gandler(Director, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary.)Jason Krikorian(Director)Michael Lousteau(Director)
Board seatJason Krikorian· per SEC Form D · $4M raise · filed Aug 2015
Cherry is a point-of-sale financing platform that enables healthcare practices to offer patients buy-now-pay-later payment plans with instant approval and competitive rates.
FintechHealthtechSaaS
Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app that matches singles seeking serious relationships through curated daily batches of potential partners based on detailed profile information and stated preferences.
ConsumerMarketplacesSocialNew York, US
Arum Kang(CEO & Co-Founder)
EvenUp provides an AI-powered claims intelligence platform for personal injury law firms to draft, review, and strengthen cases.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTech
Rami Karabibar(Chief Executive Officer)inRaymond Mieszaniec(Chief Operating Officer)inSaam Mashhad(Chief of Product & Legal Operations)in
Figure Certificate Company issues unsecured certificates backed by debt securities, serving investors seeking fixed-income products in the financial services sector.
Crypto & Web3FintechMarketplaces
Mike Cagney(Co-founder and CEO)
Figure is a lending platform that offers residential and commercial loan products including home equity lines of credit, cash-out refinances, DSCR loans, and crypto-backed loans for borrowers.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechCharlotte, US
Mike Cagney(Co-Founder, Executive Chairman)inJune Ou(Co-Founder, Advisor, Board Member)inJin Woo Park(Executive Officer, Director)
GigaCloud Technology is an online B2B marketplace that connects wholesale suppliers and resellers of large parcel merchandise globally.
B2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingE-commerceLogistics & Supply Chain
Koala is an online pharmacy that sells vet-approved medications, supplements, and health products for pets, with free shipping on orders over $45.
E-commerceHealthtechMelrose, US
Josh Kopelman(Director)Gavin Cotter(Executive Officer, Director)Greg Yap(Director)
Asian social media and content sharing platform for creating and sharing short videos and live streams with e-commerce integration
Life360 is a family safety mobile application that enables families and friends to share real-time location information, receive driving safety alerts, and check in with loved ones to maintain peace of mind about their whereabouts and well-being.
ConsumerIoT
Picsart offers a command-line interface that provides access to over 130 AI models for generating images, videos, and audio content, integrating tools from leading providers like Flux, Sora, Runway, and ElevenLabs.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsMiami Beach, US
Michael Vernal(Director)Hovhannes Avoyan(Executive Officer, Director)Tammy Nam(Executive Officer)Mikayel Vardanyan(Executive Officer)Kevin Boon(Executive Officer)Serena Dayal(Director)
Reforged Labs provides AI-powered solutions for user acquisition and creative experimentation for mobile apps and games.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGamingMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Robert Huynh(Founder)inOscar Xing Luo(Cofounder)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DCM Ventures invest at?
- DCM Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is DCM Ventures's typical check size?
- DCM Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $15M.
- What sectors does DCM Ventures focus on?
- DCM Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Sector Agnostic, Social, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is DCM Ventures located?
- DCM Ventures is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
- Does DCM Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, DCM Ventures leads investment rounds.
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