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Biju Kulathakal

InvestorFounder

Venture Partner at OCA Ventures

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $50K – $4M checks · typically $2M

FoundedHalo Investing

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Experience

  1. LightspeedFounder & CEOcurrent2024 — present
  2. Halo InvestingCo-Foundercurrent2015 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  3. Halo InvestingCEO & Co Founder2015 — 2023Chicago
  4. Illinois Institute of TechnologyComputer Science Advisory Boardcurrent2012 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  5. OCA VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2012 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  6. TiE MidwestBoard Membercurrent2010 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  7. Vidya FoundationFoundercurrent2010 — present
  8. Trading BlockFounder2007 — 2014
  9. Trading BlockChairman & CEO2008 — 2011Chicago
  10. Beck FoundationBoard Member2004 — 2009
  11. Redbox (Sold to Coinstar)Owner2005 — 2009Chicago, Illinois, United States
  12. Enterprise Logic SystemsMaster Quant1999 — 2008
  13. Chicago Charter School FoundationBoard Member2002 — 2006
  14. GetAMovieOwner2003 — 2005

Skills & more

Strategic Planning50Leadership27Strategy73Management29New Business Development63Entrepreneurship99Entrepreneur3Start-ups99Business Strategy70Risk Management15Product Management14Venture Capital99
+12 moreContract NegotiationProject ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsStrategic PartnershipsDue DiligenceBusiness PlanningInvestmentsExecutive ManagementMarketing StrategyProduct DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentPortfolio Management

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Colleagues at OCA Ventures

Bob Saunders
General Partner at OCA Ventures
David Zyer
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Fahad Qureshi
Vice President, Accounting & Finance at OCA Ventures
Ian Drury
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
James Dugan
Founding Managing Partner at OCA Ventures
John Barnard
MBA Intern at OCA Ventures
Kelley Quinn
Finance & Operations Manager at OCA Ventures
Leah Townsend
Executive in Residence at Cofounders Capital

Network6

Bob SaundersScout
General Partner at OCA Ventures
Dana SunScout
Investment Team at Equitage Ventures, L.L.C.
David ZyerScout
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Ian Drury
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
James Dugan
Founding Managing Partner at OCA Ventures
Nick Schoewe
Vice Chairman and General Partner at OCA Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Biju Kulathakal?
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Where does Biju Kulathakal work?
Biju Kulathakal is Founder of Halo Investing and Venture Partner at OCA Ventures.
What check size does Biju Kulathakal write?
Biju Kulathakal typically writes checks of $50K – $4M.
What companies did Biju Kulathakal found?
Biju Kulathakal founded Halo Investing.
Where did Biju Kulathakal go to school?
Biju Kulathakal studied at Illinois Institute of Technology (BS, Aerospace Engineering); Bishop Cotton Boy's High School; St. Josephs.

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