Drive Capital

Drive Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2013, based in Columbus, Ohio. The firm invests in world-class founders building the next generation of market-defining companies, betting that great technology businesses can be built anywhere between Silicon Valley and the East Coast. The firm operates across a wide footprint spanning Atlanta, Austin, Nashville, Charlotte, Columbus, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Louisville, and Toronto, positioning itself as a true, deeply embedded partner for founders building outside traditional coastal tech hubs. With 87 portfolio companies, $2 billion in assets under management, and a 16-partner team, Drive's investments span healthcare, robotics, fintech, and enterprise software, including Duolingo, Root Inc., Path Robotics, Gecko Robotics, Immuta, Forge Biologics, and ApplyBoard. Drive's investment approach centers on candid conviction, pushing founders with direct, honest feedback rather than cheerleading, reflecting a belief that the best entrepreneurs want convicted partners equipped with strong opinions and the best tools available for building their life's work.