Alan Cohen
InvestorOperating Partner at DCVC (Data Collective) · Board director at Illumio
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $5M – $25M checks · typically $15M
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.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Board director at Illumio
Intro paths
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In turn, Alan can intro founders to Illumio's investors below.
Illumio's investors · 16
8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checksAccelPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M checks · since 2017Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checks · since 2017DCVC (Data Collective)Palo Alto · $5M – $25M checksFranklin TempletonSan Mateo · since 2025General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2017Glynn Capital ManagementMenlo ParkHamilton LaneConshohocken · since 2025Harmony PartnersNew YorkJ.P. Morgan Asset Managementsince 2017Light Street CapitalPalo AltoM33 GrowthBostonSIP Global PartnersPortsmouthThoma BravoChicago · since 2025U.S. Air Forcesince 2021Valor Capital GroupNew York · $100K – $5M checks
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Co-founders at Illumio
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Andrew RubinCo-founder
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PJ KirnerCo-founder
Experience
- DCVCOperating Partnercurrent2026 — presentPalo Alto, CA
- DCVCGeneral Partner2019 — 2026Palo Alto
- Cohen Family HouseholdObedient Worker Beecurrent1990 — present
- Knitit.aiInvestor and Board Membercurrent2023 — present
- Proprio VisionInvestor and Board Membercurrent2020 — present
- FulfilInvestor and Board Membercurrent2023 — present
- ReachInvestor and Board Membercurrent2021 — present
- Luminos.AIInvestorcurrent2025 — present
- Smartex.aiInvestorcurrent2023 — present
- Multiple CompaniesAdvisor/Investorcurrent2018 — present
- Evolv TechnologyChairman Of The Board2018 — 2023
- KentikMember Board Of Directors2018 — 2023
- Caption HealthInvestor and Board Member2020 — 2023
- Element AIInvestor and Member Board Of Directors2019 — 2021Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- IllumioChief Commercial Officer & Member, Board of Directors2013 — 2018
- Mist SystemsBoard Advisor2014 — 2018
- Arkin NetAdvisor, Investor2014 — 2016
- NiciraVice President, Marketing2011 — 2012Palo Alto, CA
- BoxAdvisor2011 — 2012
- Scale Computing, Violin MemoryPast Private Board Positions2010 — 2012
- MobileIronAdvisor2008 — 2011
- CiscoVice President, Enterprise2007 — 2011San Jose, CA
- CiscoVice President, Mobility2005 — 2007San Jose, CA
- GGPMember Board Of Directors2001 — 2010Greater Chicago Area
- AirespaceVP Product Management & Marketing2002 — 2005San Jose, CA
- Tahoe NetworksVP Marketing2001 — 2002
- CiscoSr. Director, SP Marketing & Internet Business Solutions1998 — 2001San Jose, CA
- IBMDirector, Electronic Commerce1995 — 1998Somers, New York
- US West, Coopers & LybrandCorporate Strategy, Consulting1990 — 1995
Skills & more
Management15Leadership30Strategy25Team Building26Cloud Computing59Product Management99Go-to-market Strategy88Product Marketing32Sales Enablement15Strategic Partnerships58Start-ups99Business Alliances12
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Data CenterWirelessCross-functional Team LeadershipSolution SellingThought LeadershipVirtualizationBusiness DevelopmentNetworkingSecurityBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipSaaSFrom Alan's professional profile.
Deals · 3
Evolv TechnologiesBoard seat
via DCVC (Data Collective) · filed Feb 2021 · $30M raise
Caption HealthLed round
Element AILed round
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
Evolv
Board seats
Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at DCVC (Data Collective)
Ali Tamaseb
General Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Allyson Kaufman
Investor Relations Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Anna Fokina
Investment Director DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)
Cara Yesko
Associate at DCVC (Data Collective)
Chris Boshuizen
Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Christopher Meldrum
Entrepreneur In Residence, DCVC Bio at DCVC Bio
Clay Hutmacher
Operating Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Dr. Emily Park
Principal, DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)
Network10
Ali TamasebScout
General Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Anna FokinaScout
Investment Director DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)
B.V. JagadeeshScout
Venture Partner at Inventus Capital Partners
Chris BoshuizenScout
Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Eric Shiozaki, PhDScout
Partner at Revelation Partners
James HardimanScout
General Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Jason PontinScout
General Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Merline SaintilScout
Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)
Irfan Ahmad
Investor at DCVC (Data Collective)
Jack Buendorf
Investor at DCVC (Data Collective)
Investors connected to Alan in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
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) and Board director at Illumio.
- 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.
- Where did Alan Cohen go to school?
- Alan Cohen studied at NYU Stern School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance); American University (Master of Arts - MA, International Affairs); University of Vermont (Master of Arts - MA, English).
- Does Alan Cohen lead rounds?
- Yes — Alan Cohen has led 3 tracked investments.
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