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Alan Cohen

Investor

Operating Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $5M – $25M checks · typically $15M

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About

Alan Cohen focuses on AI-enabled health tech, energy, security, and enterprise investments at DCVC, supporting portfolio companies on product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and leadership. He led DCVC's exits at Element AI, Evolv, and Caption Health, and previously held executive and board roles at companies including Illumio, Nicira, Airespace, Cisco, and IBM over a 25+ year career.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech

Deals · 3

Evolv TechnologiesBoard seat

via DCVC (Data Collective) · filed Feb 2021 · $30M raise

Caption HealthLed round

via DCVC (Data Collective)

Element AILed round

via DCVC (Data Collective)

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Led

Evolv

Board seats

Illumio

Investor

ArkinMist SystemsPivot BioProprioReach

Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alan Cohen?
Alan Cohen focuses on AI-enabled health tech, energy, security, and enterprise investments at DCVC, supporting portfolio companies on product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and leadership. He led DCVC's exits at Element AI, Evolv, and Caption Health, and previously held executive and board roles at companies including Illumio, Nicira, Airespace, Cisco, and IBM over a 25+ year career.
Where does Alan Cohen work?
Alan Cohen is Operating Partner at DCVC (Data Collective).
What does Alan Cohen invest in?
Alan Cohen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Energy, Enterprise Software, Healthtech.
What check size does Alan Cohen write?
Alan Cohen typically writes checks of $5M – $25M.
What boards does Alan Cohen sit on?
Alan Cohen holds tracked board seats at Evolv Technologies, Illumio.
What companies has Alan Cohen invested in?
Investments tracked here include Caption Health, Element AI, Evolv, Arkin, Mist Systems, Pivot Bio, Proprio, Reach.
Does Alan Cohen lead rounds?
Yes — Alan Cohen has led 3 tracked investments.

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