Drive Capital

Founded in 2012, Drive Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It invests in innovative technology, healthcare, and consumer companies across the Midwest region.

Molly McCartin

Partner

Erandi De Silva

Partner

Andrew Jenks

Partner and General Partner

Masha Khusid

Partner

Mark Kvamme

Partner

Yasmine Lacaillade

Partner

Marcos Martinez-Villalba

Partner

Chris Olsen

Partner

John Volquez

Partner

Past deals in Ohio

Path Robotics

Series D in 2024
Founded in 2018, Path Robotics specializes in manufacturing autonomous welding robots that incorporate AI and machine learning. These robots automate repetitive tasks, enhancing precision and adaptability while increasing productivity for manufacturers.

Forge Biologics

Series C in 2022
Forge Biologics, Inc. is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in gene therapies and genetic medicines. Founded in 2019 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company focuses on developing and manufacturing therapeutics, particularly for viral vector gene therapies aimed at treating genetic diseases. Notably, it offers a novel approach combining adeno-associated virus (AAV) and umbilical cord transplant to address infantile Krabbe disease, a severe neurodegenerative disorder. Additionally, Forge Biologics collaborates with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and patient groups to facilitate the progression of gene therapy programs from preclinical development through to clinical and commercial-scale manufacturing. The company is committed to enabling access to transformative medicines for patients suffering from rare genetic diseases.

Path Robotics

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2018, Path Robotics specializes in manufacturing autonomous welding robots that incorporate AI and machine learning. These robots automate repetitive tasks, enhancing precision and adaptability while increasing productivity for manufacturers.

Forge Biologics

Series B in 2021
Forge Biologics, Inc. is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in gene therapies and genetic medicines. Founded in 2019 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company focuses on developing and manufacturing therapeutics, particularly for viral vector gene therapies aimed at treating genetic diseases. Notably, it offers a novel approach combining adeno-associated virus (AAV) and umbilical cord transplant to address infantile Krabbe disease, a severe neurodegenerative disorder. Additionally, Forge Biologics collaborates with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and patient groups to facilitate the progression of gene therapy programs from preclinical development through to clinical and commercial-scale manufacturing. The company is committed to enabling access to transformative medicines for patients suffering from rare genetic diseases.

Beam

Series E in 2021
Beam Technologies Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, operates as a dental benefits company with a focus on digital-first solutions. The company designs and develops the Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. In addition to this innovative product, Beam offers dental insurance plans that include perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush itself. The company's approach emphasizes ease-of-use and tailored pricing, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and rewards for good dental hygiene.

Circulo

Series A in 2021
Circulo Health is a Medicaid insurance company based in Columbus, Ohio, focused on delivering technology-enabled care to vulnerable populations, particularly the sickest and poorest individuals. The company operates a medical insurance platform designed to improve access to healthcare services for underprivileged communities. By partnering with hospitals, Circulo Health aims to ensure that patients can receive necessary medical care in a more affordable manner, thereby addressing the healthcare needs of those who are often overlooked. Through its innovative approach, Circulo is positioned as a leader in the evolving insurtech landscape, working to improve health outcomes for marginalized groups across the nation.

Physna

Series B in 2021
Physna LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in developing geometric search engine software tailored for computer-aided design and 3D printing, among other manufacturing processes. The company's innovative platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to deconstruct 3D files into a structured format, allowing users to search, compare, and analyze 3D models for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's offerings cater to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, consumer goods, and energy, empowering clients to enhance efficiency and productivity in their manufacturing operations. Additionally, Physna owns Thangs.com, a rapidly growing 3D community and search engine, which further contributes to its mission of democratizing access to 3D design and analysis tools, thus fostering innovation in areas such as product design, healthcare, augmented reality, and gaming.

Beam

Venture Round in 2021
Beam Technologies Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, operates as a dental benefits company with a focus on digital-first solutions. The company designs and develops the Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. In addition to this innovative product, Beam offers dental insurance plans that include perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush itself. The company's approach emphasizes ease-of-use and tailored pricing, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and rewards for good dental hygiene.

Olive

Venture Round in 2020
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. Founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers an AI-as-a-Service platform that automates a variety of administrative workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. By streamlining these repetitive and high-volume tasks, Olive allows healthcare professionals to focus on more creative and empathetic aspects of patient care. The software acts as an intermediary between different systems and data, helping to reduce administrative errors and improve cash collections, ultimately enhancing overall efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Olive AI, Inc. was previously known as CrossChx, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

Olive

Series F in 2020
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. Founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers an AI-as-a-Service platform that automates a variety of administrative workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. By streamlining these repetitive and high-volume tasks, Olive allows healthcare professionals to focus on more creative and empathetic aspects of patient care. The software acts as an intermediary between different systems and data, helping to reduce administrative errors and improve cash collections, ultimately enhancing overall efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Olive AI, Inc. was previously known as CrossChx, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

Forge Biologics

Series A in 2020
Forge Biologics, Inc. is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in gene therapies and genetic medicines. Founded in 2019 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company focuses on developing and manufacturing therapeutics, particularly for viral vector gene therapies aimed at treating genetic diseases. Notably, it offers a novel approach combining adeno-associated virus (AAV) and umbilical cord transplant to address infantile Krabbe disease, a severe neurodegenerative disorder. Additionally, Forge Biologics collaborates with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharmaceutical companies, and patient groups to facilitate the progression of gene therapy programs from preclinical development through to clinical and commercial-scale manufacturing. The company is committed to enabling access to transformative medicines for patients suffering from rare genetic diseases.

Immuta

Series C in 2020
Immuta, Inc. is a data security company that specializes in providing organizations with a platform for managing data privacy, security, and access control. The Immuta Data Security Platform enables users to discover and classify sensitive data, implement access control policies, and monitor data usage without the need for coding. This automated data governance solution supports self-service access to data while ensuring compliance with various regulations. Immuta is utilized by a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, to facilitate cloud migration and secure collaboration. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Columbus, Ohio, Immuta has established itself as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide.

Olive

Series E in 2020
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. Founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers an AI-as-a-Service platform that automates a variety of administrative workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. By streamlining these repetitive and high-volume tasks, Olive allows healthcare professionals to focus on more creative and empathetic aspects of patient care. The software acts as an intermediary between different systems and data, helping to reduce administrative errors and improve cash collections, ultimately enhancing overall efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Olive AI, Inc. was previously known as CrossChx, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

Root Insurance

Series E in 2019
Root Insurance is an innovative property-casualty insurtech company that offers personalized, affordable car insurance through its app. Utilizing smartphone technology to assess driving behavior, Root determines safe drivers and provides them with more competitive rates. Additionally, Root offers hassle-free renters insurance tailored to individual needs.

Physna

Series A in 2019
Physna LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in developing geometric search engine software tailored for computer-aided design and 3D printing, among other manufacturing processes. The company's innovative platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and advanced geometric deep learning technology to deconstruct 3D files into a structured format, allowing users to search, compare, and analyze 3D models for quality control and automated inspection. Physna's offerings cater to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, consumer goods, and energy, empowering clients to enhance efficiency and productivity in their manufacturing operations. Additionally, Physna owns Thangs.com, a rapidly growing 3D community and search engine, which further contributes to its mission of democratizing access to 3D design and analysis tools, thus fostering innovation in areas such as product design, healthcare, augmented reality, and gaming.

Beam

Series D in 2019
Beam Technologies Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, operates as a dental benefits company with a focus on digital-first solutions. The company designs and develops the Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. In addition to this innovative product, Beam offers dental insurance plans that include perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush itself. The company's approach emphasizes ease-of-use and tailored pricing, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and rewards for good dental hygiene.

Path Robotics

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2018, Path Robotics specializes in manufacturing autonomous welding robots that incorporate AI and machine learning. These robots automate repetitive tasks, enhancing precision and adaptability while increasing productivity for manufacturers.

Immuta

Series B in 2018
Immuta, Inc. is a data security company that specializes in providing organizations with a platform for managing data privacy, security, and access control. The Immuta Data Security Platform enables users to discover and classify sensitive data, implement access control policies, and monitor data usage without the need for coding. This automated data governance solution supports self-service access to data while ensuring compliance with various regulations. Immuta is utilized by a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, to facilitate cloud migration and secure collaboration. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Columbus, Ohio, Immuta has established itself as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide.

Finite State

Seed Round in 2017
Finite State is a cybersecurity company focused on securing Internet of Things devices, networks, and supply chains. Its platform analyzes firmware inside IoT devices to produce a risk assessment for each device, including a software bill of materials, known CVEs, zero-day vulnerabilities, potential backdoors, hard-coded keys and credentials, weak passwords, unsafe function calls, and memory-related issues. The solution combines static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and machine learning to identify vulnerabilities in embedded systems. It provides vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and comprehensive security assessments to help enterprises, telecommunications, energy providers, device manufacturers, government, and healthcare organizations gain visibility into supply chain devices and defend their networks. Finite State was founded in 2017 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Beam

Series B in 2017
Beam Technologies Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, operates as a dental benefits company with a focus on digital-first solutions. The company designs and develops the Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. In addition to this innovative product, Beam offers dental insurance plans that include perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush itself. The company's approach emphasizes ease-of-use and tailored pricing, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and rewards for good dental hygiene.

Immuta

Series A in 2017
Immuta, Inc. is a data security company that specializes in providing organizations with a platform for managing data privacy, security, and access control. The Immuta Data Security Platform enables users to discover and classify sensitive data, implement access control policies, and monitor data usage without the need for coding. This automated data governance solution supports self-service access to data while ensuring compliance with various regulations. Immuta is utilized by a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and manufacturing, to facilitate cloud migration and secure collaboration. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in College Park, Maryland, with additional offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Columbus, Ohio, Immuta has established itself as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and government agencies worldwide.

Root Insurance

Series B in 2017
Root Insurance is an innovative property-casualty insurtech company that offers personalized, affordable car insurance through its app. Utilizing smartphone technology to assess driving behavior, Root determines safe drivers and provides them with more competitive rates. Additionally, Root offers hassle-free renters insurance tailored to individual needs.

Root Insurance

Series A in 2016
Root Insurance is an innovative property-casualty insurtech company that offers personalized, affordable car insurance through its app. Utilizing smartphone technology to assess driving behavior, Root determines safe drivers and provides them with more competitive rates. Additionally, Root offers hassle-free renters insurance tailored to individual needs.

Olive

Series C in 2016
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. Founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers an AI-as-a-Service platform that automates a variety of administrative workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. By streamlining these repetitive and high-volume tasks, Olive allows healthcare professionals to focus on more creative and empathetic aspects of patient care. The software acts as an intermediary between different systems and data, helping to reduce administrative errors and improve cash collections, ultimately enhancing overall efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Olive AI, Inc. was previously known as CrossChx, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

Olive

Series B in 2015
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. Founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers an AI-as-a-Service platform that automates a variety of administrative workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. By streamlining these repetitive and high-volume tasks, Olive allows healthcare professionals to focus on more creative and empathetic aspects of patient care. The software acts as an intermediary between different systems and data, helping to reduce administrative errors and improve cash collections, ultimately enhancing overall efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Olive AI, Inc. was previously known as CrossChx, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.

Beam

Series A in 2014
Beam Technologies Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, operates as a dental benefits company with a focus on digital-first solutions. The company designs and develops the Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. In addition to this innovative product, Beam offers dental insurance plans that include perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush itself. The company's approach emphasizes ease-of-use and tailored pricing, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and rewards for good dental hygiene.

Roadtrippers

Series A in 2013
Founded in 2011, Roadtrippers operates a website and mobile app that enables users to discover, plan, book, and navigate road trips. It maintains a database of points-of-interest tailored for road travelers, offers travel guides on routes, and allows community members to contribute their own guides.

Olive

Series A in 2013
Olive AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence and robotic process automation solutions tailored for healthcare organizations. Founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company offers an AI-as-a-Service platform that automates a variety of administrative workflows, including claim status checks, account updates, and prior authorizations. By streamlining these repetitive and high-volume tasks, Olive allows healthcare professionals to focus on more creative and empathetic aspects of patient care. The software acts as an intermediary between different systems and data, helping to reduce administrative errors and improve cash collections, ultimately enhancing overall efficiency and patient outcomes in the healthcare sector. Olive AI, Inc. was previously known as CrossChx, Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.
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