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OCA Ventures

VC · Chicago · United States

Address
351 West Hubbard Street, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60654
Email
Website
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Founded
1999
AUM
$150 M
Ticket
$1-5 m

Stages

Series ASeedSeries B

Investment region

North America

Industries

SoftwareMarketing and AdvertisingFintechEducationConsumer ProductsDigitalHealthcare ServicesInternet and Web ServicesConsumer Services (B2C)Financial ServicesSaaSTechnology

Profile

OCA Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1999. The firm is led by CEO and Co-Founder Jim Dugan, who brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles. The team consists of 12 professionals who are dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in building successful companies. OCA Ventures is known for its hands-on approach and strong network, which it leverages to provide strategic advice and connections. The firm primarily invests in the United States and Canada, focusing on sectors such as software, fintech, digital health, and consumer software. OCA Ventures typically invests in early-stage companies, including Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with an average check size of $1-3 million. The firm manages several funds, including OCA Ventures IV, L.P., which has an AUM of $91 million. Notable portfolio companies include The Mom Project - a platform connecting mothers with job opportunities, Verisim Life - a biotech company, Genvid - a software company, Astarte - a health tech firm, and Cake - a digital platform for end-of-life planning. These investments highlight OCA Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative companies across various industries.

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