Drive Capital

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Drive invests in market-defining technology companies across North America, with deep focus on fintech, AI, future of work, healthcare, cybersecurity, robotics, edtech, and content sectors. They look for founders solving hard problems in large markets, with $2B+ in AUM supporting companies from seed to IPO stage.

Check Size

$500K+

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Enterprise Saas, Fintech

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Investment Thesis

Drive Capital believes that the greatest emerging market for venture capital is America itself, specifically the region between the Hudson River and the Rocky Mountains (the ‘Driveway’). They challenge the conventional wisdom that world-class technology companies can only be built in Silicon Valley, instead investing in market-defining companies that can be built anywhere by leveraging existing advantages—talent, customers, and local strengths. Their approach is stage-agnostic, preferring to journey with portfolio companies from start to IPO.

What Sets Them Apart

Geographic arbitrage: Investing in underserved markets east of the Rockies and west of the Hudson River rather than concentrating capital in coastal tech hubs
Long-term partnership model: Committed to journeying with companies from idea to IPO rather than quick exits
Convicted, hands-on approach: Founders choose Drive for 'convicted investors who will push them to be great,' not cheerleaders
Diverse team: Ranked 10th on global VC diversity index by The Information, with team members from 'unlikely backgrounds'
Proven track record: Multiple IPO exits including Duolingo ($3.66B market cap) and Root Inc ($6.75B market cap)
Multi-city presence: 24 cities across North America with 16 partners providing localized support