Drive Capital

Drive Capital is a Columbus, Ohio–based venture capital firm founded in 2013 by former Sequoia Capital partners that invests in early-stage and growth-oriented technology companies across the United States and Canada, with particular focus on markets outside traditional coastal innovation hubs. The firm partners with founders from seed through later rounds, providing capital, strategic support and ecosystem connections to help scale businesses in software, AI, healthcare, fintech and related sectors. Drive Capital emphasizes building market-defining companies by engaging with regional entrepreneurs and leveraging local talent and resources. With more than $2 billion in assets under management and a portfolio including companies such as Duolingo, Root Insurance and Olive, it aims to demonstrate that world-class tech ventures can succeed beyond Silicon Valley. The firm supports founders with hands-on guidance while maintaining a diversified investment strategy across technology domains.