DCM Ventures
About DCM Ventures
DCM Ventures is a global venture capital firm founded in 1996, with its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and additional offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing, and Tokyo. The firm manages over $4 billion in assets and has invested in more than 400 high-tech companies across the U.S. and Asia. DCM focuses on supporting next-generation companies in vertical SaaS, fintech, cross-border innovation, and AI-native applications, having created over $10 billion in enterprise value over the past two decades.
The firm provides early-stage capital and strategic support to startups in various industri
Lounge's deals desk lists DCM Ventures as leading an AI seed round in APTSell in July 2026. The round amount was not disclosed. Founders reviewing the firm's AI activity should check dcm.com for any further public announcements, as this page only reflects deals logged on Lounge.
DCM Ventures is listed on Lounge for Seed, Series A and Series B investments. The firm has not publicly disclosed typical check sizes in the sources available to us, so none are listed here.
- APTSell: AI seed round, amount undisclosed, logged on Lounge's deals desk in July 2026 with DCM Ventures listed as lead
Investing activity
DCM Ventures appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the Lounge deals desk, and led 1 of them. The rounds are mostly Seed. The most recent is APTSell (Seed, Jul 2026).
Deals
Frequently asked questions about DCM Ventures
Does DCM Ventures invest in AI companies?
Yes. Lounge's deals desk lists DCM Ventures as leading an AI seed round in APTSell in July 2026. Its stated focus also includes AI-native applications.
What stages does DCM Ventures invest in?
Lounge lists DCM Ventures for Seed, Series A and Series B rounds. Check sizes are not publicly disclosed in the sources used for this page.
Where is DCM Ventures based?
The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, United States.
Where can I see the DCM Ventures portfolio?
This page lists only the AI deals logged on Lounge's deals desk. The firm's full portfolio is best checked on its website at dcm.com.
How can I contact DCM Ventures before pitching?
The firm's website is dcm.com and its LinkedIn company page is linked on this profile. Review the stages above before reaching out.
What AI companies has DCM Ventures invested in?
DCM Ventures's AI investments include APTSell. The 1 round on Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
What stage does DCM Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on Lounge, DCM Ventures has invested at Seed. DCM Ventures led 1 of those rounds.
How can founders reach DCM Ventures?
Founders on Lounge can see DCM Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add DCM Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.