Central Coast Ventures
Overview
Central Coast Ventures (CCV) is a venture capital firm based in San Luis Obispo, California, that provides capital and advisory support to high-growth, early-stage startups. The firm primarily makes angel and seed-stage investments in companies located on the California Central Coast, from Santa Barbara to Santa Cruz. Its investment focus includes sectors such as software, cleantech, space industry, and agtech.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
centralcoastventures.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-Drop Water | Nov 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Drop Water | Nov 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| DTE Materials | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| TRIC Robotics | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Central Coast Ventures based?
Central Coast Ventures is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, United States.
When was Central Coast Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Central Coast Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Central Coast Ventures have?
Central Coast Ventures has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Central Coast Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include I-Drop Water, Drop Water, DTE Materials, TRIC Robotics.
What was Central Coast Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Central Coast Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in TRIC Robotics in 2025.
What sectors does Central Coast Ventures focus on?
Central Coast Ventures focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Central Coast Ventures focus on?
Central Coast Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.