Drive Capital

Drive Capital is a private equity firm based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2012. The firm specializes in investing in innovative technology, healthcare, and consumer companies primarily within the Midwest, targeting a region extending from Pittsburgh to Kansas City to Minneapolis. Drive Capital seeks to partner with entrepreneurs who are addressing significant market opportunities and have ambitious goals for building sustainable businesses. The firm is open to investments ranging from $100,000 to several million dollars, focusing on sectors such as technology, technology-enabled services, healthcare, and financial services. Founded by experienced venture capitalists Mark Kvamme and Chris Olsen, Drive Capital aims to support companies that have the potential for substantial growth.

Zunaira Arshad

Partner

Markell Baldwin

Partner

Molly Bonakdarpour

Partner

Marianne Bulger

Partner

Isabel Chirase

VP of Finance

TJ Dembinski

Partner

Annie Dunn

Partner

Caitlin Fiordirosa

Partner

Robert Hatta

Partner

Andy Jenks

Partner

Van Jones

Partner

Masha Khusid

Partner

Mark Kvamme

Partner

Yasmine Lacaillade

Partner

Annie Lapides

Partner

Molly McCartin

Partner

Brandon Mills

Director of Engineering

Chris Olsen

Partner

Christina Perry

Chief Financial Officer

Nils Root

Partner

Nick Solaro

Partner

John Volquez

Partner

Past deals in Missouri

DisruptOps

Series A in 2020
DisruptOps Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud security through its cloud detection and response platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, DisruptOps offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to automate the assessment and remediation of critical cloud security issues. The platform provides comprehensive visibility across multiple cloud accounts, regions, and service providers, continuously analyzing infrastructure for misconfigurations and security risks. DisruptOps also implements automated cloud management practices through customizable guardrails that enforce best practices, enabling organizations to enhance security controls, streamline operations, and manage cloud spending effectively. By redefining traditional security and operational strategies, DisruptOps helps organizations leverage the benefits of cloud technology while maintaining robust security measures.