DHVC

DHVC, also known as Digital Horizon Ventures Capital, is a Palo Alto, California-based venture capital firm with a strategic focus on early-stage technology companies. Established to back innovative startups, DHVC primarily targets Seed and Series A rounds, aiming to identify and support disruptive ventures across several key sectors. Their investment thesis centers on empowering companies poised for significant growth and market impact.

The firm's investment mandate spans a diverse range of industries, including Enterprise, Consumer, FinTech, and Healthcare. Within these sectors, DHVC seeks out companies leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, SaaS, and biotechnology. They are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. This collaborative model is designed to help founders navigate the challenges of early-stage development and accelerate their path to market leadership.

DHVC has demonstrated a consistent ability to raise capital and deploy it into promising startups. The firm successfully closed its third fund, DHVC Fund III, in 2021, securing $150 million in commitments to continue its investment activities. This follows earlier successful funds, including a $100 million Fund I in 2015 and a $100 million Fund II in 2018, underscoring their sustained presence in the venture ecosystem. For their initial investments, DHVC typically writes checks ranging from $1 million to $5 million, though this can vary based on the stage and specific needs of the company. Their portfolio includes companies that have gone on to achieve significant milestones and further funding rounds.