Data Collective
Seed to Growth venture capital firm · San Francisco
Data Collective is a Seed to Growth venture capital firm based in San Francisco that typically writes $1M–$25M checks in Biotech, Climate and Energy. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Data Collective as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Data Collective include Jason Pontin and Matthew Ocko.
Updated · Sources: fund website
- Typical check
- $1M–$25M
- Stages
- Seed–Growth
- Headquarters
- San Francisco
Overview
Data Collective at a glance
- Stage
- Seed, Early-Stage, Growth
- Check size
- $1M–$25M
- Sectors
- Biotech, Climate, Energy, Agriculture, Defense, Aerospace
- Headquarters
- San Francisco
- Cold inbound
- Warm intro preferred
- Website
- dcvc.com
Investment thesis
Deep tech venture capital backing brilliant entrepreneurs addressing the hardest, highest-stakes problems in the world, using AI to unlock potential across sectors.
Stated on dcvc.comWEBSITE
What sets Data Collective apart
- More published scientists than MBAs on team
- 15-year track record in deep tech
- Combination of technical depth with venture scale
- Focus on AI applied to scientific domains
Recent investments
DryPowder has tracked these recent investments from Data Collective: Latus Bio (2024), Kanvas Bio and Halter.
What the portfolio shows
Portfolio 11
Backed: Fervo Energy, Latus Bio, Pivot Bio + 8 more
Partners
2 partners at Data Collective
- Jason Pontin
- Matthew Ocko
From the fund's website. Contact details not yet verified.
Activity
Deployment evidence
SEC Form D filings
DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Data Collective in the last three years.
Fund activity
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FAQ
Questions about Data Collective
What does Data Collective invest in?
Data Collective is a Seed, Early-Stage, Growth stage Biotech, Climate, Energy, Agriculture, Defense, Aerospace investor, typically writing $1M – $25M checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Deep tech venture capital backing brilliant entrepreneurs addressing the hardest, highest-stakes problems in the world, using AI to unlock potential across sectors.
What check size does Data Collective write?
Data Collective typically writes $1M – $25M checks at the Seed, Early-Stage, Growth stage in Biotech, Climate, Energy, Agriculture, Defense, Aerospace.
What makes Data Collective different from other funds?
Data Collective stands out on 4 points: More published scientists than MBAs on team; 15-year track record in deep tech; Combination of technical depth with venture scale; Focus on AI applied to scientific domains.
What has Data Collective invested in recently?
Recent investments DryPowder has tracked from Data Collective include Latus Bio (2024), Kanvas Bio, Halter.
What other funds are similar to Data Collective?
Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Hardware Club, Contrary, Boost VC.
How do I reach Data Collective?
Data Collective does not generally take cold inbound; a warm introduction from a founder or investor the firm knows is the usual path.
Sources
- Website: Data Collective website (dcvc.com)
- Method: How DryPowder builds its data
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