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American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > Drive Capital’s second act –  how the Columbus venture firm found success after a split
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Drive Capital’s second act –  how the Columbus venture firm found success after a split

Last updated: July 5, 2025 3:49 pm
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The Rise and Resilience of Drive Capital in the Midwest

When it comes to venture capital, the Midwest has often been overlooked in favor of the coasts. However, for Columbus, Ohio-based Drive Capital, the ups and downs of the venture world have only served to strengthen their resolve. Founded by former Sequoia Capital partners Chris Olsen and Mark Kvamme, Drive Capital weathered a co-founder split a few years back that could have spelled the end for the firm. Instead, it led to a period of introspection and ultimately, success.

In May of this year, Drive Capital made headlines by returning $500 million to investors in a single week. This feat was achieved through strategic exits from companies like Root Insurance, Thoughtful Automation, and others. While some may view this as a gimmick, it’s a testament to Drive’s ability to generate liquidity for its limited partners.

Chris Olsen, now the sole managing partner at Drive, attributes the firm’s recent success to their contrarian approach in an industry obsessed with chasing unicorns. Instead of fixating on billion-dollar valuations, Drive focuses on exits in the $3 billion range, which are more achievable and frequent. This strategy paid off with the recent sale of Thoughtful Automation to New Mountain Capital, a deal that Olsen describes as “near fund-returning.”

Drive’s portfolio includes both wins and losses, from early investments in Duolingo and Vast Data to the high-profile failure of Olive AI. What sets Drive apart, according to Olsen, is their emphasis on backing companies outside Silicon Valley’s echo chamber. By investing in startups across diverse sectors and geographies, Drive has built a resilient portfolio that continues to deliver returns.

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Looking ahead, Drive Capital is poised for growth with 30% of its current $1 billion fund still available for investment. With a track record of top-quartile performance and a focus on overlooked markets like Columbus, Drive is well-positioned to capitalize on the shifting dynamics of the venture landscape.

As tech billionaires like Palmer Luckey and Peter Thiel set their sights on Columbus for new ventures, Drive’s early bet on the city as a tech hub is paying off. The firm’s journey from internal turmoil to external success is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of Midwest-based investors in an industry dominated by coastal giants.

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