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OCA Ventures

Chicago, Illinois · Invests in US; North America · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningFintechHealthcare & BiotechInsuranceFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthEnterprise Software

Thesis

We help bold, creative, and humble founders build great companies by providing hands-on operational support, strategic guidance, and valuable ecosystem connections. We specialize in fintech, insurtech, digital health, and enterprise software where we can add deep value beyond capital.

Likely not a fit for

No pre-MVP companies without customer traction; not interested in non-US/Canada based founders; avoids passive investment model where they cannot add strategic value

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

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Jim Dugan

General PartnerFounding Managing Partner · Primary contact

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j•••@oc•••.com

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Katharine Wu

PartnerPartner

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Nick Schoewe

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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Steve Shein

AssociateSenior Associate

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Bob Saunders

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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Kevin McQuillan

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Portfolio

ActuateSecurity Cyber

Actuate delivers cutting-edge AI video analytics that transform traditional surveillance into proactive monitoring solutions, focusing on operational efficiency, actionable insights, and reduced false alarms.

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AlembicMarketing Adtech

Alembic is a state-of-the-art causal AI platform that connects every marketing dollar spent to revenue, eliminating blind spots and wasted budget. It helps CMOs make better data-backed decisions with unmatched clarity and precision.

Alert LogicSecurity Cyber

Alert Logic, now part of LevelBlue, provides AI-powered managed security operations and incident response services, enhancing cybersecurity for various industries through advanced threat intelligence and managed detection.

AMOpportunitiesHealthcare Digital

AMOpportunities excels in delivering high-quality clinical placements to thousands of students, connecting international medical trainees with U.S. clinical experiences through a tech-enabled platform.

Amplified SciencesBiotech Life Sciences

Amplified Sciences is a clinical stage diagnostics company committed to providing answers for clinicians diagnosing, treating and monitoring challenging diseases. The company is built on an innovative and proprietary ultra-sensitive optical reporter platform technology.

Archer EducationEdtech

Archer Education helps colleges and universities overcome enrollment challenges with smarter marketing, seamless student experiences, and the infrastructure to grow sustainably, without compromising mission or impact.

ArrayFintech Payments

Array is an embeddable platform that complements the existing product experience for many of the world's leading fintechs, financial institutions, and digital brands. Our rapidly expanding suite of financial, credit, and identity and privacy protection products drives acquisition, retention, and revenue for our clients.

Astarte MedicalHealthcare Digital

Astarte Medical is a clinical intelligence company providing digital solutions to support nutrition and feeding practices and protocol-driven care across pediatric populations, particularly focusing on preterm infants and children with medical complexity.

Atalan TechHealthcare Digital

Atalan Tech is the first Clinician Retention Intelligence (CRI) platform, using machine learning to identify who is at risk of resigning, uncovering why, and delivering proactive, seamless interventions.

Automated InsightsMedia Entertainment

Automated Insights provides natural language generation (NLG) solutions that transform data into narratives, enabling businesses to create personalized content at scale.

BaltoEnterprise Software

Balto is a real-time call guidance tool designed to assist agents by providing dynamic prompts, compliance checklists, and coaching alerts during customer interactions. It helps agents manage conversations effectively, ensuring they adhere to scripts and handle objections efficiently.

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OCA Ventures Research Investment Thesis OCA Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 1999 and deeply embedded in the University of Chicago ecosystem, particularly through connections to the Booth School of Business. The firm specializes in fintech, insurtech, digital health, enterprise software, and data analytics. They believe in partnering with bold, creative, and humble founde

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