Great Oaks Venture Capital
Venture capitalNew York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked
Also known as GREAT OAKS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
Investment thesis
Great Oaks is one of the most active seed-stage investors based in New York, backing founders building enduring businesses across the United States. The firm invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, writing checks between $50,000 and $500,000. While generalist in approach, it concentrates most of its focus on software, healthcare, financial services, marketplaces, and enterprise companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 62 of 130 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×20SaaS ×20Healthtech ×18Enterprise Software ×14Fintech ×11Consumer ×10Digital Health ×10Data & Infrastructure ×8
HQs:United States×46India×1
Investments · 130 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAllbirds manufactures and sells sustainable footwear and apparel for men and women through direct-to-consumer channels.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Lily Yan Hughes(Director)Timothy Brown(Director)Ravi Thanawala(Director)Joe Vernachio(Executive Officer, Director)Ann Mitchell(Executive Officer)Dick Boyce(Director)
EquipmentShare provides construction equipment rentals and fleet management technology for builders and contractors.
Construction TechIoTPropTechSaaSColumbia, US
Brad Siegler(Founder)inJeff Lowe(Founder)inJabbok Schlacks(Founder)inWilliam Schlacks(Founder/President)in
Fetch operates a rewards platform that provides consumer loyalty data to brands and offers consumers points redeemable for gift cards and rewards based on shopping, dining, and gaming activities.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechRetail TechMadison, US
Chris Nohl(Director)Andrew Boszhardt(Director)Ken Harris(Director)Frank Azzolino(Director)Wes Schroll(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAndrew Boszhardt· per SEC Form D
Pittsburgh, US
Douglas W. J. Johnston(Executive Officer)Andrew K. Boszhardt(Director)Edward West(Director)Glen T. Meakem(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAndrew Boszhardt· per SEC Form D · $12.3M raise · filed Apr 2015
New York, US
Anish Malhotra(Director)Martin Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Inderjeet Singh(Director)Ken Landis(Director)Andrew K. Boszhardt(Director)Benita Singh(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAndrew Boszhardt· per SEC Form D · $850K raise · filed Oct 2015
Acorns provides automated investment services that allow users to invest in diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) composed of stocks and bonds, with options including Bitcoin-linked ETFs.
FintechUnknown, US
Jeff Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Dru(Executive Officer)Walter Cruttenden(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Caccavo(Director)Jay Fishman(Director)Mike Sekits(Director)
Akido Labs develops an AI operating system designed for healthcare that leverages machine learning to enable personalized medical diagnostics and care coordination at scale.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechInsurTechLos Angeles, US
Jared Goodner(Founder)Prashant Samant(Founder)John Greco(Director)Prasad Jeereddi(Director)Rohit Gupta(Director)
BoardAndrew Adams(Director)
Allara provides virtual specialized care for women's health, particularly hormonal and metabolic conditions like PCOS, combining medical expertise from OBGYNs, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians with personalized lifestyle and nutrition planning.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Allergyamulet develops a portable food allergen and ingredient sensor to help people with food allergies safely identify potential allergens in food before consumption.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Abigail Barnes(Co-Founder & CEO)
Astra provides an instant payments API that enables faster fund transfers and account funding for investment and trading platforms.
FintechSaaS
Away Travel sells luggage and travel accessories directly to consumers online.
Direct to ConsumerTravel & Hospitality
Bellhop is a moving services marketplace that connects customers with vetted, background-checked movers for residential and commercial relocations.
MarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Bounce Imaging manufactures tactical 360-degree camera systems and robotics for first responders, law enforcement, and military personnel to safely assess confined spaces.
Defense TechHardwareRoboticsBuffalo, US
Francisco Aguilar(Executive Officer, Director)Ronjon Nag(Director)James Smist(Director)Sietse Dijkstra(Executive Officer)Mark Fargason(Executive Officer)Mikhail Fridberg(Executive Officer)
Brandwatch provides social media management and marketing intelligence platforms that enable brands and agencies to monitor, analyze, and manage their digital presence and execute data-driven social strategies.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Guy Abramo(Chief Executive Officer)Matt Brown(President, PR Newswire)Amy Jones(Chief Marketing Officer)Steve Boyes(Chief Revenue Officer)Jim Daxner(Chief Product Officer)Jeff Mullins(Chief Technology Officer)
Built Robotics develops autonomous robotics systems for solar energy installation, specifically for piling, trenching, and safety applications in solar farm construction.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergyHardwareRoboticsUnited States, US
Noah Ready-Campbell(Founder & CEO)Forest Baskett(Director)
Collective Health operates a platform connecting health plans, providers, and clinical partners to deliver transparent and accessible health benefits for employers and health organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechInsurTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Ali Diab(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)
David Energy builds technology to enable electricity grids powered by 100% clean, renewable energy.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareNew York, US
James McGinniss(Executive Officer, Director)Ahmed Salman(Executive Officer)Brian Maxwell(Executive Officer, Director)
Flatiron Health combines AI-powered technology and clinical expertise with real-world oncology data to help healthcare providers and life science organizations improve cancer care and research.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York, US
Nathan Hubbard(Chief Executive Officer)Michael Bierl(Chief Business Officer)Cal Brouilette(Chief Financial Officer)Allison Candido(Chief Technology Officer)Kate Estep(Chief Product Officer)Julia Morton(Chief Operating Officer)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Great Oaks Venture Capital invest at?
- Great Oaks Venture Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Great Oaks Venture Capital's typical check size?
- Great Oaks Venture Capital typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
- What sectors does Great Oaks Venture Capital focus on?
- Great Oaks Venture Capital focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Marketplaces, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Great Oaks Venture Capital located?
- Great Oaks Venture Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Great Oaks Venture Capital lead rounds?
- Great Oaks Venture Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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