Black Diamond Ventures (BDV)
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Black Diamond Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm focused on multi-stage, deep-tech investing in biotech, semiconductors, and big data. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office presence in Silicon Valley. The firm was founded in 1998 and is led by partners who are former founders, executives, and operators of technology companies. BDV emphasizes providing capital along with resources and access to its network of investors to help ambitious technology teams evolve. BDV targets technology founders and teams across multiple funding stages, pursuing market-transforming solutions in its core sectors. In 2022, the firm announced the addition of venture partners Jon Kraft and Brence Culp, signaling an expansion of its operating capabilities.