DFJ Growth
Series B to Growth venture capital firm · San Mateo
DFJ Growth is a Series B to Growth venture capital firm based in San Mateo that invests in AI/ML, Defense Tech and Space. Partners at DFJ Growth include Barry Schuler (Executive Officer (Voting Member)) and John Fisher (Executive Officer (Voting Member)).
Updated · Sources: fund website
- Stages
- Series B–Growth
- Headquarters
- San Mateo
Overview
DFJ Growth at a glance
- Stage
- Series B, Series C, Growth
- Sectors
- AI/ML, Defense Tech, Space, Biotech, Infrastructure
- Headquarters
- San Mateo
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
- Website
- dfjgrowth.com
Investment thesis
Partner with visionary founders at the intersection of bold vision and relentless execution. Active investors seeking to be partners during the rapid growth stage of scaling journeys, focusing on frontier technology.
Stated on dfjgrowth.comWEBSITE
What sets DFJ Growth apart
- Frontier tech specialization with decade+ track record (since 2006)
- Named 'Leader in Frontier Tech' by recognition body
- Founder-centric narrative with embedded video storytelling
- Portfolio anchored to moonshot/audacious technology (neural interfaces, space, autonomous systems)
What the portfolio shows
Portfolio 7
Backed: xAI, SpaceX, Anduril + 4 more
Partners
3 partners at DFJ Growth
Activity
Deployment evidence
SEC Form D filings
1 more filing is still being checked against SEC EDGAR and is not shown until the filer is confirmed as a fund rather than an SPV.
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FAQ
Questions about DFJ Growth
What does DFJ Growth invest in?
DFJ Growth is a Growth, Series B, Series C stage AI/ML, Defense Tech, Space, Biotech, Infrastructure investor, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Partner with visionary founders at the intersection of bold vision and relentless execution. Active investors seeking to be partners during the rapid growth stage of scaling journeys, focusing on frontier technology.
What makes DFJ Growth different from other funds?
DFJ Growth stands out on 4 points: Frontier tech specialization with decade+ track record (since 2006); Named 'Leader in Frontier Tech' by recognition body; Founder-centric narrative with embedded video storytelling; Portfolio anchored to moonshot/audacious technology (neural interfaces, space, autonomous systems).
What other funds are similar to DFJ Growth?
Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Lerer Hippeau, Ludlow Ventures, btov Partners.
How do I reach DFJ Growth?
DFJ Growth accepts cold inbound, so a warm introduction is not required.
Sources
- Website: DFJ Growth website (dfjgrowth.com)
- Method: How DryPowder builds its data
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