DFJ Growth
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.
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StagesGrowth, Series_b, Series_c
LocationUS
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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.
90 confidence · stated by fund
Partners
RS
Ramin Sayar
Venture Partner
MS
Max Sirenko
Venture Partner
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)
Investment profile
- Stages
- Growth, Series_b, Series_c
- Sectors
- AI/ML, Defense Tech, Space, Biotech, Infrastructure
- Cold inbound
- Accepted
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- Is DFJ Growth actively deploying capital?
- DFJ Growth is actively deploying capital. What we observed: Fund V ($1.2B) recently closed; website confirms active investor status seeking partners 'during rapid growth stage'
- 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 overlapping stage and sector focus include Lux Capital, Dentsu Ventures, Alven Capital. See the full list below, or use DryPowder's AI fund matching to rank all tracked funds by fit with your specific startup.
- How do I reach out to DFJ Growth?
- DFJ Growth accepts cold outreach, so you don't need a warm introduction to get a first read. Check their website for a submission form or contact address. Use DryPowder's AI fund matching to see how your startup aligns with DFJ Growth's thesis and focus areas (AI/ML, Defense Tech, Space, Biotech, Infrastructure) — it returns a fit score and specific talking points for your outreach.