VC Directory
16 venture capital firms headquartered in Washington, DC. Browse investor profiles, investment stages, and sector focus areas.
Washington DC's venture scene is shaped by its proximity to the federal government, defense agencies, and intelligence community. Firms here tend to focus on govtech, cybersecurity, defense tech, and healthcare — sectors where policy and regulation create durable competitive advantages. The DC-Maryland-Virginia corridor is home to a growing number of specialized funds backing companies that work at the intersection of technology and government.
Learn which startups 1776 Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Seed-stage dual-use deep tech investor with U.S. Service Academy alumni syndicate
Seed-stage investor expanding high-quality services for underserved populations
Learn which startups America’s Frontier Fund invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Learn which startups Camber Creek invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Learn which startups Core Innovation Capital invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Arjan Schütte).
Learn which startups Decisive Point invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Thomas Hendrix).
Long-term oriented investment firm founded by Henry Ellenbogen, formerly of T. Rowe Price, focusing on growth-stage technology companies.
Learn which startups Emergent Ventures invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).
Early-stage investor focused on national-security technologies led by former Navy SEAL.
Invests in fintech expanding financial access across emerging markets.
Defense and national security focused venture firm investing in dual-use technology companies.
Venture arm of Revolution founded by AOL co-founder Steve Case, investing in startups outside Silicon Valley.
Venture firm focused on cybersecurity and national security technology, founded by former military and intelligence leaders.
A global investor supporting companies that protect and advance society through cybersecurity, advanced technology, and national security innovations.
Steve Case's initiative investing in startups outside traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley. Focuses on seed-stage companies in underserved US markets.
Washington, DC is home to 16+ active venture capital firms. The top firms in the area are known for strong local networks, deep deal flow, and specialized sector expertise that benefits from the Washington, DC ecosystem.
There are 16+ venture capital firms actively investing from Washington, DC. This includes seed-stage funds, growth equity firms, and multi-stage investors with offices in the metro area.
No — while Washington, DC-based VCs historically preferred local companies, most now invest nationally and even globally. However, being local can help with building relationships and accessing the firm's network of portfolio companies and advisors.