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OCA Ventures
Jim Dugan's OCA Ventures writes $1M–$3M checks into early-stage enterprise software, fintech, consumer, and digital health startups across the US and...
OCA Ventures
We're a hands-on, collaborative, and entrepreneur friendly early stage venture capital firm. We focus on equity investments in companies with dramatic growth potential, primarily in technology and highly-scalable services businesses.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Principals
Jim Dugan
Founding Managing Partner
Bob Saunders
General Partner
Nick Schoewe
Vice Chairman & General Partner
Kevin McQuillan
General Partner
Steve Shein
Principal
Peter Ianello
Chairman & Co-Founder
John Dugan
Chairman Emeritus & Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at OCA Ventures?
The partnership is led by Founding Managing Partner Jim Dugan, alongside General Partners Bob Saunders, Nick Schoewe, and Kevin McQuillan. Co-founders Peter Ianello and John Dugan remain involved as Chairman and Chairman Emeritus. Day-to-day investment execution also involves Principal Steve Shein and a vice-president layer.
What check size and stage does OCA Ventures target?
The firm writes initial checks of $1M–$3M, typically for Seed, Series A, and select Series B rounds. It reserves capacity for follow-on investments. Its public materials specify a preference for companies that have launched a minimum viable product and show early, measurable customer adoption.
Does OCA Ventures lead rounds or co-invest?
OCA Ventures takes both lead and follow-on positions and explicitly states it prefers to syndicate with other venture firms. This collaborative posture suggests it frequently participates in multi-party rounds rather than dominating cap tables.
Which sectors does OCA Ventures explicitly focus on?
The firm concentrates on four areas: enterprise software, consumer software, fintech, and digital health. It also invests in highly scalable services businesses that exhibit technology-driven growth characteristics.
What geographies does OCA Ventures cover?
The firm invests across the United States and Canada. It is headquartered in Chicago and historically rooted in the Midwest, but its portfolio and partner network reflect a national, rather than exclusively regional, mandate.
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