OCA VENTURES, LLC
OCA VENTURES, LLC is a Seed, Series A and Series B fund in the US and Canada writing $1M–$3M checks into Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, technology, education and fintech-payments.
- Stages
- Seed, Series A, Series B
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare, technology, education, fintech-payments
- Check size
- $1M–$3M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Canada
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1999
- Assets under management
- $16.8M
- Website
- ocaventures.com
Thesis
OCA Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1999, based in Chicago, Illinois. They focus on equity investments in technology and highly scalable services sectors, targeting companies in Seed, Series A, and select Series B rounds that have a launched MVP and early customer adoption. Their primary sector focus includes technology, financial services, education, and healthcare technology, with specific interests in Fintech & Payments, InsurTech, Digital Health & Healthcare Technology, and Enterprise Software. The firm primarily invests in the United States and Canada, often taking a lead role in investment rounds. Their typical initial check size ranges from $1 million to $3 million, with follow-on capacity. They also operate a seed program, OCA EDGE, investing $50,000 to $200,000 in seed rounds of $1.5 million or less. OCA Ventures II reported $16.8 million in gross assets, and the firm was reportedly raising a $100 million fund in 2014.
Common questions
Does OCA VENTURES, LLC invest at the Seed stage?
Yes. OCA VENTURES, LLC lists Seed, Series A and Series B among the stages it invests in.
What check size does OCA VENTURES, LLC write?
OCA VENTURES, LLC writes $1M–$3M checks.
Where does OCA VENTURES, LLC invest?
OCA VENTURES, LLC invests in the US and Canada.