DVC
Venture capitalActively deployingRotterdam · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Duro VC backs passionate, often second-time founders who have a strong personal need for the problem they are solving. It concentrates on in-revenue companies raising a Seed or Series A with a strong lead investor, while investing across nearly every stage. Beyond AI companies, it invests in SaaS, DevTools and Open Source products. The firm leverages its founder network, strong Bookface (Y Combinator intranet) reputation, and relationships with leading VCs to access competitive, fast-moving deals. As former founders, the team supports portfolio companies with hiring, fundraising, partnerships and advice, and offers co-investors the chance to join its deals.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 15 of 22 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×7Consumer ×6Fintech ×5SaaS ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×3E-commerce ×2FoodTech ×2
HQs:United States×9Argentina×1Bangladesh×1Colombia×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×42 founders×23 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with education data
University of Maryland ×3Duke University ×2Universidad de Los Andes ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12021 · 15 dated
Adentris builds AI agents that automate healthcare revenue cycle management, specifically addressing unpaid claims and billing denials for mid-market healthcare providers.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Dmitry Karpov(Founder)inAlex Odin(Founder / CTO)inSergey Yudovskiy(Founder / CPO)inYudovskiyinOdin AlexinGerald Maccioli(Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsFjor FoundersY Combinator
Airtable is a San Francisco-based no-code platform that lets teams build apps and workflows on a flexible database.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Howie Liu(Co-Founder and CEO)inAndrew Ofstad(Co-Founder)inEmmett Nicholas(Co-Founder and senior engineering leader)inAmbereen Toubassy(Chief Financial Officer)Paul Ohls(Chief Revenue Officer)David Azose(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsBling CapitalCaffeinated CapitalCoatue ManagementCRV (Charles River Ventures)CSC UpshotDCVC (Data Collective)+25 more
AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Avlok Kohli(CEO)
Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesAccompliceAltra VentureAngel Collective Opportunity FundAtacama VenturesBase Venture Management, Inc.+39 more
Ashby is a recruiting software platform that serves as an applicant tracking system (ATS) and all-in-one hiring management tool for talent teams.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Benjamin Encz(Founder)inAbhik Pramanik(Co-Founder & VP of Engineering)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationF-Prime CapitalSemperVirens Venture CapitalTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundTrail Run CapitalY Combinator+1 more
Cambio provides a platform for sustainability compliance, reporting, and retrofit planning across commercial real estate portfolios.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechSan Francisco, US
Leia de Guzman(Founder)inStephanie Grayson(Founder)inKevin Hartley(Sole Manager of the Issuer)Leon(Head of Engineering)in
Co-investorsAdverb VenturesMaverick VenturesThe MBA FundY CombinatorBuildersGoodwater Capital+2 more
ClicOH provides fulfillment, warehousing, and last-mile delivery services for e-commerce businesses across Latin America.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainBuenos Aires, AR
Agustin Novillo Saravia(Founder)inJuan Martin Altamirano(Founder)inEmiliano Segura(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmador HoldingsCarao VenturesDigital HorizonFundersClubImmeasurableInQlab+9 more
Consensys builds a vertically integrated platform for decentralized finance, offering consumer wallet applications, developer infrastructure, blockchain APIs, and protocol-level software that manage the full onchain transaction lifecycle.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechFort Worth, US
Joseph Lubin(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsArcane GroupArgonautic VenturesBR CapitalCoinbase VenturesDragonflyElectric Capital+17 more
Discord is a communications platform for voice, video, and text chat designed primarily for gaming communities and players.
ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingSocialSan Francisco, US
Jason Citron(Co-founder)inStanislav Vishnevskiy(Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer)inClint Smith(Executive Officer)Humam Sakhnini(Chief Executive Officer)Tomasz Marcinkowski(Chief Financial Officer)Ben Shanken(VP of Product)
Co-investorsAccelAccess IndustriesAcquire FiAcrew CapitalAppWorks VenturesArcane Group+36 more
Dwelly runs an acquisitions and succession-planning business for independent UK lettings agency owners looking to exit their business, offering cash-out offers, due diligence, and post-acquisition operations while retaining the original branding.
B2B MarketplacesPropTech
Ilya Drozdov(Co-founder, CEO)Dan Lifshits(Co-founder, CPO)inDmitry Khanukov(Co-founder, CTO)inIlia Drozdov(Founder)in
Co-investorsBegin CapitalTetradEQTEQT PartnersGeneral CatalystTrinity Capital
Jatri is a travel booking platform offering bus tickets, car rentals, and launch (ferry) tickets to consumers.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsGobi PartnersLoftyInc CapitalSprint VcBrain-Too-Free VenturesDoha Tech AngelsReflect Ventures+2 more
Nuvocargo provides software and services for cross-border freight management between the US and Mexico, targeting global brands and logistics companies seeking to improve efficiency in North American supply chains.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York City, US
Deepak Chhugani(Founder/CEO)in
BoardLauren Connolley Morton(Director)inSamuel Ross Blackman(Director)
Co-investorsAmador HoldingsBuenTrip VenturesClocktower VenturesHarlem Capital PartnersHi VenturesHomebrew+11 more
Rappi is a delivery and logistics platform that connects merchants and delivery partners with millions of users across multiple countries in Latin America, offering immediate delivery services and payment opportunities for couriers.
ConsumerE-commerceFintechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesBogotá, CO
Simon Borrero(Founder/CEO)inSebastian Mejia(Founder)inFelipe Villamarin(Founder)inLars Niklas Ostberg(Director)Jeff Housenbold(Director)Michael Abramson(Director)
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBase PartnersFJ LabsFloodgateFundersClubHeadline+15 more
Sandbox VR operates location-based virtual reality entertainment centers where groups of up to six people experience immersive multiplayer games using proprietary full-body motion capture and haptic technology.
ConsumerGamingHardware
Steve Zhao(Founder)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAEF Greater Bay Area FundAndreessen HorowitzDreamers VCEvolution VC PartnersFlucas Ventures+7 more
Shef operates a marketplace connecting home cooks with customers who order prepared meals delivered to their homes, creating income opportunities for cooks while providing consumers access to prepared home-cooked food.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Joey Grassia(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCRV (Charles River Ventures)Manta Ray VenturesMastrySprint VcY Combinator+2 more
Rocket Money (formerly Truebill) is a personal finance application that helps users manage subscriptions, set budgets, and track savings goals.
ConsumerFintechSilver Spring, US
Yahya Mokhtarzada(Founder/CEO)inHaroon Mokhtarzada(Founder)inIdris Mokhtarzada(Founder/CTO)in
BoardCesar Lee(Director)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAccelBessemer Venture PartnersEvolution VC PartnersFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcMaC Venture Capital+5 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioAirtableacq. by Bending Spoons
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesDwelly · therealdeal.com · Aug 19, 2026
AngelList · axios.com · Jul 18, 2026
Sandbox VR · streetinsider.com · Jul 16, 2026
Discord · valueaddvc.com · Jul 15, 2026
Rappi · latamlist.com · Jul 14, 2026
Cambio · proptechconnect.com · Jan 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has DVC made?
- DVC has 18 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does DVC invest at?
- DVC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does DVC focus on?
- DVC focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Developer Tools, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is DVC located?
- DVC is headquartered in Rotterdam, US.
- Does DVC lead rounds?
- DVC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does DVC co-invest with?
- DVC most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Homebrew, among 172 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 29
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
Todd and Rahul's Angel Fund is an early-stage investment vehicle run by founders Todd Goldberg and Rahul Vohra, who write $300k-$500k checks into early-stage startups and help with product/market fit, go-to-market, and future fundraising.
Greylock Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building companies from inception. Its partners make only one or two new investments per year to focus deeply on each partnership.
Immeasurable is a Los Angeles-based family office that invests in technology companies and also builds its own AI-driven products.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Notable Capital is a venture capital firm that has partnered with founders for over two decades, backing companies from the earliest stages through to exit.
BCV Labs is the platform and hands-on support arm of Bain Capital Ventures, providing portfolio founders with go-to-market strategy, brand development, hiring assistance, and customer introductions.
Uber is a technology company operating multisided platforms that connect consumers with ride services, transit, delivery of food and groceries, and freight shipping across more than 70 countries and 15,000+ cities.
Stellar Capital invests in founders building software, internet, and technology companies.
Resolute Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that leads pre-seed and seed rounds, backing founders with grit, energy and conviction.
Banana Capital is Turner Novak's early-stage venture capital firm, run as a one-person operation investing up to $250k as a first or lead investor.
Work-Bench is a New York City-based seed-stage venture fund backing early-stage founders building enterprise, SaaS, and infrastructure software, with hands-on go-to-market support.
▶17 more co-investors
Vera EquityRTP GlobalTrust FundIndicator VenturesAct One VenturesBek VenturesGSR VenturesAda VenturesNewtopia VCAlchemist AcceleratorCoughdrop CapitalInformation Venture PartnersTrue Global VenturesDarco CapitalMento vcYellow Rocks!Davidovs Venture Collective
Firms observed investing alongside DVC, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with DVC's recorded portfolio.
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