OCA Ventures
Venture capitalChicago · Seed–Series C · 23 people tracked
Also known as OCA VENTURES, LLC
Investment thesis
OCA Ventures is an early-stage venture firm making equity investments in companies with dramatic growth potential, primarily in technology and highly scalable services businesses. It focuses on US and Canada based companies, typically at seed, Series A, and select Series B stages, writing checks of $1M-$3M with follow-on capacity. The firm both leads and follows in rounds and enjoys syndicating with other investors. It looks for companies that have launched an MVP and shown early, measurable customer adoption, with investment focus areas spanning enterprise software, consumer software, fintech, and digital health.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 11 of 18 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Digital Health ×4Enterprise Software ×4Healthtech ×3SaaS ×3Biotech ×2Fintech ×2Marketplaces ×2
HQs:United States×5Canada×1
Investments · 18 tracked
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Hubly is a workflow management and business operations platform for financial advisory firms that enables advisors to manage client relationships, business operations, and complex processes in a single system.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSVancouver, CA
Louis Retief(Co-founder)inRon Gorodetsky(Co-founder)
mPulse provides technology solutions to health plans for managing care of vulnerable populations and improving member experience and outcomes.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Pair Team develops an AI-enabled care coordination platform that connects people with healthcare providers and programs to deliver proactive, personalized care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Neil Batlivala(Founder)inCassie Choi(Founder)inJulian Eison(Director)Cassandra Choi(Executive Officer, Director)
PursueCare provides addiction treatment and mental health services designed to increase accessibility to comprehensive care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthMiddletown, US
Nicholas Mercadante(CEO & Founder)
Solovis provides a portfolio management platform for institutional investors managing multi-asset class portfolios, offering analytics, risk assessment, and reporting capabilities.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSIrving, US
James Cowie(Director)Caleb Doise(Chief Technical Officer)James Burke(Vice President of Implementation)Tom Vanderschaaf(Director)Edward Meissner(Secretary)Emmitte Griggs(Executive Vice President of Implementation)
SpotHero is a parking reservation app that helps drivers find and book affordable parking at garages, lots, and valet services across North American cities.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationChicago, US
Mark Lawrence(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)Larry Kiss(Co-Founder, Chief Architect Officer)Samuel Guren(Director)Sam Yagan(Director)Michael Gamson(Director)
The Mom Project operates an AI-powered marketplace that matches mothers and allies with employment opportunities at companies across various sectors, offering flexible remote, hybrid, and onsite roles.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Tricia House(President & COO)
VeriSIM uses machine learning and computational simulation to accelerate drug development, replacing traditional trial-and-error experimentation with computational prediction to improve success rates and reduce animal testing.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Dr. Jo Varshney
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does OCA Ventures invest at?
- OCA Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What is OCA Ventures's typical check size?
- OCA Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
- What sectors does OCA Ventures focus on?
- OCA Ventures focuses on Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Digital Health, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS, Semiconductors.
- Where is OCA Ventures located?
- OCA Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does OCA Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, OCA Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamDrinks w/ a VC: Season 3, Episode 3 | Jim Dugan, OCA Ventures
Burkland · Jim Dugan
Jim Dugan from OCA ventures on the value of the one on one meetings
Investments Marcus Evans · Jim Dugan
Jim Dugan from OCA ventures summarizes the Summit experience
Investments marcus evans · Jim Dugan
Jim Dugan from OCA ventures on the value of the event
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Co-investors · 29
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Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City that invests in companies at the edge of large markets being transformed by technological and societal pressures.
RRE Ventures is a boutique early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders across sectors, combining decades of experience with AI-driven analysis throughout the investment lifecycle.
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