DigitalOcean
Funding platformSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
DigitalOcean Startups aims to democratize AI infrastructure access for early-stage founders by providing affordable cloud resources, technical guidance, and community support. The program prioritizes AI-native startups and removes typical cloud cost barriers through credits, partnerships, and exclusive builder tools, enabling founders to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure expenses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 1 of 3 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×1HR Tech ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGlassdoor is a community platform that provides job seekers with access to company reviews, salary information, and job listings, while helping employers post jobs and manage their reputation.
B2B MarketplacesHR TechMarketplacesMill Valley, US
Richard Barton(Director)Erik Blachford(Director)Robert Hohman(Executive Officer, Director)James White(Director)Adam Spiegel(Executive Officer)Stephen Kaufer(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DigitalOcean invest at?
- DigitalOcean invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does DigitalOcean focus on?
- DigitalOcean focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing.
- Where is DigitalOcean located?
- DigitalOcean is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does DigitalOcean lead rounds?
- DigitalOcean typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

