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.

Jack Buendorf

Associate

Andy May

Operating Partner

Patrick McCauley

Operating Partner

Matt O'Connell

Operating Partner

Matt Ocko

Co-Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Past deals in Metals and Mining

Alta Resource Technologies

Seed Round in 2025
Alta Resource Technologies specializes in innovative mining technology, utilizing advanced biochemistry to efficiently extract critical minerals, such as rare earth elements, from diverse feedstocks. Their proprietary platform employs customizable proteins for highly selective separation, reducing environmental impact and enabling clients to meet materials demand for advanced technologies like semiconductors.

Plotlogic

Series B in 2023
Plotlogic Pty Ltd is an Australian technology company specializing in ore characterization systems for the mining sector. Based in Brisbane and established in 2005, it employs advanced hyperspectral imaging and AI-driven platforms to enable mine operators to accurately identify the location and material properties of every rock in the mine. Its key products include OreSense LV, which assesses deviations from geological models; OreBlocks, an API for optimizing the planning process; and OreCheck, which delivers real-time alerts to fluctuations in ore quality. The company aims to enhance yield in critical mineral extraction while promoting sustainable mining practices by improving ore recovery, minimizing dilution, and reducing carbon emissions. Plotlogic also offers tailored on-site and off-site support services to ensure effective use of its technologies across various commodities, including coal, iron ore, and gold.

Plotlogic

Series A in 2022
Plotlogic Pty Ltd is an Australian technology company specializing in ore characterization systems for the mining sector. Based in Brisbane and established in 2005, it employs advanced hyperspectral imaging and AI-driven platforms to enable mine operators to accurately identify the location and material properties of every rock in the mine. Its key products include OreSense LV, which assesses deviations from geological models; OreBlocks, an API for optimizing the planning process; and OreCheck, which delivers real-time alerts to fluctuations in ore quality. The company aims to enhance yield in critical mineral extraction while promoting sustainable mining practices by improving ore recovery, minimizing dilution, and reducing carbon emissions. Plotlogic also offers tailored on-site and off-site support services to ensure effective use of its technologies across various commodities, including coal, iron ore, and gold.

Earth AI

Seed Round in 2021
Earth AI is an AI-powered mineral exploration company that develops software and services to locate mineralization in greenfield and remote areas lacking prior geological data. Its platform analyzes satellite, geophysical, and geochemical data to auto-generate geological maps and provides location targeting suggestions to geologists, helping to predict ore locations and guide drilling decisions. The company operates as a vertically integrated explorer focused on metals such as copper, lead, zinc, nickel, cobalt, vanadium and rare earths, with a business model that combines predictive targeting with exploration execution. Founded in 2016 and based in Parramatta, Australia, Earth AI aims to improve discovery chances while reducing exploration risk and costs.

Plotlogic

Seed Round in 2019
Plotlogic Pty Ltd is an Australian technology company specializing in ore characterization systems for the mining sector. Based in Brisbane and established in 2005, it employs advanced hyperspectral imaging and AI-driven platforms to enable mine operators to accurately identify the location and material properties of every rock in the mine. Its key products include OreSense LV, which assesses deviations from geological models; OreBlocks, an API for optimizing the planning process; and OreCheck, which delivers real-time alerts to fluctuations in ore quality. The company aims to enhance yield in critical mineral extraction while promoting sustainable mining practices by improving ore recovery, minimizing dilution, and reducing carbon emissions. Plotlogic also offers tailored on-site and off-site support services to ensure effective use of its technologies across various commodities, including coal, iron ore, and gold.

Desktop Metal

Series B in 2016
Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Desktop Metal

Series A in 2015
Desktop Metal is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Alta Resource Technologies

Alta Resource Technologies specializes in innovative mining technology, utilizing advanced biochemistry to efficiently extract critical minerals, such as rare earth elements, from diverse feedstocks. Their proprietary platform employs customizable proteins for highly selective separation, reducing environmental impact and enabling clients to meet materials demand for advanced technologies like semiconductors.
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