DCVC

Founded in 2011, DCVC is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California. The firm invests in early-stage companies utilizing deep tech to solve complex problems across sectors such as artificial intelligence, exascale computing, climate, engineering, materials science, robotics, space, water, biology, defense, and security.

Andy May

Operating Partner

Patrick McCauley

Operating Partner

Matt O'Connell

Operating Partner

Kristen Rocca

Principal

Monica Rogati Ph.D

Equity Partner

Past deals in New Zealand

CH4 Global

Series B in 2023
CH4 Global develops seaweed-based feed additives for ruminant animals to reduce methane emissions. Its primary product uses Asparagopsis seaweed as a supplement to lower enteric methane in cattle, goats, sheep, and other ruminants. The company aims to scale sustainable livestock production by offering solutions to farmers and food producers and by enabling potential access to carbon credits and premium prices for low-emission products. Describing itself as an aquaculture solutions provider, CH4 Global applies science and technology to grow seaweed for livestock use and relies on a team of scientists and business leaders to advance deployment worldwide.

Halter

Series C in 2023
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.

CH4 Global

Series A in 2021
CH4 Global develops seaweed-based feed additives for ruminant animals to reduce methane emissions. Its primary product uses Asparagopsis seaweed as a supplement to lower enteric methane in cattle, goats, sheep, and other ruminants. The company aims to scale sustainable livestock production by offering solutions to farmers and food producers and by enabling potential access to carbon credits and premium prices for low-emission products. Describing itself as an aquaculture solutions provider, CH4 Global applies science and technology to grow seaweed for livestock use and relies on a team of scientists and business leaders to advance deployment worldwide.

Halter

Series B in 2021
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.

Halter

Series B in 2020
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.

Rocket Lab

Series E in 2018
Rocket Lab Ltd. is a space company specializing in the design and manufacture of rocket and spacecraft systems for various applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company provides a range of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, propulsion systems, and advanced electronic systems used in avionics and communications. Rocket Lab offers end-to-end mission services that ensure frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial clients. Its flagship Electron launch vehicle, operational since January 2018, is known for being one of the most frequently launched U.S. rockets and has successfully placed over 100 satellites into orbit. The company is also developing the Neutron launch vehicle and its Photon satellite platform, which has been selected for key NASA missions to the Moon and Mars. Rocket Lab operates launch sites in New Zealand and Virginia, USA, enhancing its capacity to support various space missions, including those focused on national security and scientific research.

Halter

Series A in 2018
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.

Nyriad

Series A in 2018
Nyriad specializes in advanced streaming storage solutions for big-data and high-performance computing. It offers ultra-fast erasure coding (NSULATE), parallel accelerated compression (NPAC) for live data, and a general-purpose framework (NAPPA) for integrating various compression algorithms into applications. Nyriad's products aim to enhance storage performance, resilience, efficiency, and scalability.

Rocket Lab

Series D in 2017
Rocket Lab Ltd. is a space company specializing in the design and manufacture of rocket and spacecraft systems for various applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company provides a range of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, propulsion systems, and advanced electronic systems used in avionics and communications. Rocket Lab offers end-to-end mission services that ensure frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial clients. Its flagship Electron launch vehicle, operational since January 2018, is known for being one of the most frequently launched U.S. rockets and has successfully placed over 100 satellites into orbit. The company is also developing the Neutron launch vehicle and its Photon satellite platform, which has been selected for key NASA missions to the Moon and Mars. Rocket Lab operates launch sites in New Zealand and Virginia, USA, enhancing its capacity to support various space missions, including those focused on national security and scientific research.
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