Core Ventures

Core Ventures Group, established in 2012 by seasoned operators Shinya Akamine and Joanna Drake. See sector focus, stage focus and contact routes.

About Core Ventures

Core Ventures Group, established in 2012 by seasoned operators Shinya Akamine and Joanna Drake, leverages their extensive entrepreneurial backgrounds and diverse human capital networks to support a focused portfolio of founders. The firm, operating from Palo Alto, CA, primarily invests in seed-stage companies through its seed stage funds I and II. Core Ventures Group is dedicated to partnering closely with these early-stage ventures, targeting those that demonstrate proven business models and advanced technological solutions. Their approach emphasizes active collaboration, drawing upon the founders' deep operational expertise to guide and nurture the growth of their portfolio companies.

Core Ventures at a glance

Location
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital
Stages
Seed

Frequently asked about Core Ventures

What does Core Ventures invest in?
Core Ventures (Palo Alto, CA, United States) — sector focus: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Edtech, Fintech; stage focus: Seed.
How do I contact Core Ventures?
Core Ventures's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Core Ventures headquartered?
Core Ventures is based in Palo Alto, CA, United States.

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