Drive Capital

Drive Capital is a venture capital firm based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2012. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer products, primarily in the Midwest region of the United States. Drive Capital targets seed-stage to later-stage investments and aims to partner with entrepreneurs who have ambitious goals and are addressing significant market opportunities. The firm is known for its flexibility in investment amounts, ranging from $100,000 to tens of millions, depending on the potential of the business. Founding partners Mark Kvamme and Chris Olsen bring extensive experience in venture capital, having previously been involved in several other firms before establishing Drive Capital.

Molly Bonakdarpour

Partner

TJ Dembinski

Partner

Masha Khusid

Partner

Yasmine Lacaillade

Network Partner

Marcos Martinez-Villalba

Partner

Molly Bonakdarpour

General Partner

Erandi De Silva

Partner

Nick Solaro

Partner

John Volquez

Partner

Past deals in CAD

Planned

Series A in 2022
Planned Inc. designs and develops a platform which helps corporate event planners book everything they need for their event. The platform offers consumers to select from a curated portfolio of 1,000 venues and vendors across Canada. Planned Inc. was formerly known as Enter and changed its name to Planned Inc. in October 2019. Planned Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Physna

Series B in 2021
Physna LLC is a software company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a geometric search engine that enhances computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing processes. The platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to transform 3D models into a structured data format, facilitating comparison and analysis for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's solutions are applicable across various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and consumer goods, enabling clients to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline inspection automation. The company's innovative approach effectively bridges the gap between physical objects and digital representations, contributing to advancements in design and manufacturing.

Cyclica

Series B in 2020
Cyclica Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Toronto, Canada, that focuses on improving the drug discovery process through an integrated cloud-based platform enhanced by artificial intelligence. The company's key technologies, Ligand Design and Ligand Express, facilitate the design of novel molecules and the screening of small-molecule drugs, respectively. Ligand Design generates compounds while filtering for desired molecular and pharmacokinetic properties, whereas Ligand Express assesses drug candidates against a range of structurally-characterized proteins to evaluate their poly-pharmacological profiles. Cyclica employs advanced technologies such as MatchMaker™, a deep learning proteome screening tool, and POEM™, a supervised learning system for predicting molecular properties, to prioritize compounds effectively. Founded by Jason Mitakidis and Naheed Kurji in 2013, Cyclica aims to address unmet medical needs by creating precision medicines through a decentralized approach to drug discovery. The company has also established a strategic partnership with AUM Biosciences to further its mission.

Physna

Series A in 2019
Physna LLC is a software company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a geometric search engine that enhances computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing processes. The platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to transform 3D models into a structured data format, facilitating comparison and analysis for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's solutions are applicable across various industries, including manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and consumer goods, enabling clients to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline inspection automation. The company's innovative approach effectively bridges the gap between physical objects and digital representations, contributing to advancements in design and manufacturing.
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