Kelly Chen, Dcvc

Kelly Chen, a Partner at DCVC, primarily invests in early-stage deep technology (Seed to Series A) with check sizes. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Kelly Chen

Kelly Chen, a Partner at DCVC, primarily invests in early-stage deep technology (Seed to Series A) with check sizes ranging from $250K to $3.0M, focusing on sectors like artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced computing, and climate tech. Her distinctive thesis centers on backing companies that leverage proprietary data and advanced science to drive industrial transformation across "old-school" industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture. Notable portfolio companies she has led investments in include Agility Robotics, Fulfil.ai, SafelyYou, Smartex.ai, Brimstone, Aquark Technologies, and Recycleye.

Kelly Chen at a glance

Role
Partner
Organization
Dcvc
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
AI

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Kelly Chen at Dcvc (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: AI.
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Where is Kelly Chen based?
Kelly Chen is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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