Drive Capital

Columbus, Ohio venture firm founded by former Sequoia investors Mark Kvamme and Chris Olsen (firm dates itself to 2012–2013). Invests in market-defining companies across the U.S./Canada with Midwest roots. HQ commonly listed at 629 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Public Form ADV-era materials have reported multi-billion regulatory AUM.

Typical check size

$1M-$10M (stage-based estimate)

Founded

2012

Headquarters

Columbus, OH

AUM

Multi-fund (verify ADV)

Rounds they lead

Seed Series A Series B

Rounds they invest

Seed Series A Series B Growth

FAQs about Drive Capital

Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.

Columbus, Ohio — 629 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

Mark Kvamme and Chris Olsen (ex-Sequoia).

Multi-stage venture including expansion capital historically (e.g., expansion fund announced ~2020); confirm current fund mandate with the firm.

U.S. and Canada with a long-standing Midwest / “Driveway” thesis beyond Silicon Valley.

Yes — known as an institutional lead investor for Midwest and national growth companies.

Via drivecapital.com and warm intros from Midwest founders/operators.

Wikipedia-class summaries cited ~$1.2B historically across early funds; Form ADV snapshots have shown larger regulatory AUM — treat as time-varying and verify on ADV.

Technology, healthcare, consumer, and related — thesis is market-defining companies, not a single vertical.

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