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DESCOvery

DESCOvery

New York City, New Yorkdeshaw.com

Overview

DESCOvery is the venture studio of the D. E. Shaw group that builds, launches, and invests in innovative, technology-oriented businesses, with a focus on fintech, insurtech, and data analytics.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

3

Website

deshaw.com

Investments

DESCOvery investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AllwhereJul 2022SeedLead
FloxFeb 2023Series ACo-investor
TymelySep 2022SeedLead

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is DESCOvery based?

DESCOvery is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.

When was DESCOvery founded?

DESCOvery was founded in 2015.

How many portfolio companies does DESCOvery have?

DESCOvery has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in DESCOvery's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Allwhere, Flox, Tymely.

What was DESCOvery's most recent investment shown here?

DESCOvery's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Flox in 2023.

What sectors does DESCOvery focus on?

DESCOvery focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.

What company stages does DESCOvery focus on?

DESCOvery typically invests at the Early stage.

What is DESCOvery's AUM?

DESCOvery's assets under management are estimated at over $70.0B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year Founded2015

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