Matthew Ocko

Matthew Ocko is a highly experienced venture capitalist and technology executive, serving as a Co-Managing Partner at DCVC (Data Collective Venture Capital), a prominent deep tech venture firm based in San Francisco. With nearly three decades in the technology sector, Ocko brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial, operational, and investment expertise to his role. His background includes significant leadership positions at companies like Cisco, where he served as an SVP, providing him with a deep understanding of scaling complex technology businesses.

DCVC, under Ocko's leadership, focuses on investing in companies that leverage deep technology, data, and computational power to solve some of the world's most challenging problems. The firm's investment thesis spans critical sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, climate technology, space, robotics, and advanced materials. They seek out startups that are building foundational technologies with the potential for massive, long-term impact, often requiring substantial capital and long development cycles.

Matthew Ocko and DCVC are known for their hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. The firm has demonstrated significant scale in its fundraising, having raised over $2.5 billion across its various funds. For instance, DCVC Fund V closed at $400 million, underscoring their capacity to support capital-intensive deep tech ventures. Their typical initial investment in a company ranges from approximately $5 million to $25 million, with significant follow-on capital available for successful portfolio companies as they grow.