About DC Capital Partners
DC Capital Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2007. It is primarily based out of West Palm Beach, United States. As of Oct 2020, DC Capital Partners has invested in 10 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Life Sciences. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Hill Technical Solutions Overall, DC Capital Partners portfolio has seen 3 acquisitions, namely SiOnyx, NeoGuide Systems and Pond. A lot of funds co-invest with DC Capital Partners, with names like 3i Group sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. DC Capital Partners has team of 10 people including 6 partners.Key Metrics
DC Capital Partners' List of Top Investments
DC Capital Partners has a portfolio of 10 companies. Their most notable investments are in RSI and Hill Technical Solutions.Their portfolio spans across United States and United Kingdom. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences and 7 other sectors, across stages such as PE, Seed and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by DC Capital Partners:1. SiOnyx
Manufacturer of digital night vision cameras and sensors. They produce a variety of cameras for diverse applications, including marine navigation, hunting, outdoor recreation, surveillance, law enforcement, search and rescue, and military use. The company also offers high-performance image sensors and camera components for integration into other low-light vision systems. These sensors are known for their high NIR sensitivity and low power consumption.
Key facts about SiOnyx
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Beverly (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $21.3M
- Employee Count: 41 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Vulcan Capital, Polaris Partners and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 08, 2012, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
NeoGuide Systems developed robotic endoscopic technology for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. Its technology was used in colonoscopy application to provide access to abdominal and thoracic cavities.
Key facts about NeoGuide Systems
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: San Jose (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $39M
- Employee Count: 8 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Advent Life Sciences and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 27, 2006, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. DFT
Digital Force Tech is a provider of advanced imaging systems. The company offers integrated sensor monitoring systems, advanced imaging systems, and surveillance and sensor system controllers. It can be used in military and defense security, border and critical infrastructure, and commercial and executive security.
Key facts about DFT
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: San Diego (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 77 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: DC Capital Partners
Key facts about Owl Cyber Defense
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Ridgefield (United States)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 264 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: DC Capital Partners
Provider of engineering and consulting services for infrastructure projects. These services encompass design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management. The company addresses complex infrastructure challenges, working on projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, transit systems, airports, water treatment facilities, and environmental restoration. They offer expertise in various areas including geotechnical engineering, surveying, and sustainable solutions. The firm acts as a consultant, advising clients on efficient goal attainment. They also focus on employee development and community engagement.
Key facts about Michael Baker International
- Founded Year: 1940
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 4,506 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: DC Capital Partners
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 05, 2017, $*****
DC Capital Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
DC Capital Partners has invested in 17 companies over the last 23 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Hill Technical Solutions.DC Capital Partners' Investments by Stage
DC Capital Partners has made 1 investment in PE stage, 1 investment in Seed stage and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $14M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
PE | 1 |
Seed | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DC Capital Partners' Investments by Sector
DC Capital Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Industrial Goods and Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Robotics - Industry Applications. Notably, it has invested in 6 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 5 Tech companies, 4 Software companies and at least 3 companies focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
High Tech | 1 |
Industrial Goods and Manufacturing | 1 |
Life Sciences | 1 |
Robotics - Industry Applications | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DC Capital Partners' Investments by Geography
DC Capital Partners has made most investments in United States (2), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 2 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DC Capital Partners' recent investments
DC Capital Partners has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by DC Capital Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 30, 2020 | United States | Seed | 7503 | - | |
Jul 08, 2020 | United Kingdom | PE | 8252 | - | |
Dec 12, 2003 | United States | Series B | 1849 | [+3] |
Acquired companies in DC Capital Partners' Portfolio
3 companies from DC Capital Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Pond in Jan 2026 by Arlington Capital Partners for $*****.Here are DC Capital Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 12, 2026 | - | - | 9154 | |
Aug 31, 2021 | - | - | 8152 | |
Jun 01, 2009 | Dec 12, 2003 | Series B | 8727 |
Team profile of DC Capital Partners
DC Capital Partners has a team of 10 members including 6 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States. DC Capital Partners' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in DC Capital Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Fairfax | - | - | |
Partner | Washington, DC | - | - | |
Principal | Washington, DC | - | - | |
Principal | Washington, DC | - | - |
Co-investors of DC Capital Partners
Over the past 23 years, 8 investors have co-invested in DC Capital Partners's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Top Co-investors of DC Capital Partners: 4 investors entered a company along with DC Capital Partners. These include investors like 3i Group (1 company).
- Invested after DC Capital Partners: A total of 4 investors have invested in DC Capital Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Advent Life Sciences (1 company), Spectrum Business Ventures (1 company) and Kaiser Permanente Ventures (1 company).
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