Where does Dana Oshiro work?

Dana Oshiro is Part-time Partner at Heavybit.

What check size does Dana Oshiro write?

Dana Oshiro typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.

What companies has Dana Oshiro invested in?

Investments tracked here include Begin, LaunchDarkly, Metrist, Netlify, Snyk, Tailscale.

Where did Dana Oshiro go to school?

Dana Oshiro studied at University of Victoria (BA, English Literature); Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Diploma, Public Relations); University of California, Berkeley (NVCA VC University Certificate, Venture Capital).

Does Dana Oshiro lead rounds?

Yes — Dana Oshiro has led 6 tracked investments.

Dana Oshiro

Investor

Part-time Partner at Heavybit

San Francisco, CA

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Part-time partner with 15+ years helping technical founders go to market. Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and VentureBeat and a speaker at CES, TEDx, and SxSW; holds board positions with Yetto and Everfund.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Experience

FigureAngel Investorcurrent2024 — present
LaunchDarklyInvestorcurrent2021 — present
Heavybit IndustriesGeneral Partnercurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
YettoInvestor2023 — 2025
Code for AmericaMarketing Leader2013 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
ReadWriteFreelance Journalist2005 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
Dana Oshiro, ConsultingDeep Tech GTM + Business Strategy2007 — 2013San Francisco, CA
inPowered AISenior Analyst2010 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
Breast Cancer FundMarketing Leader2006 — 2007
Government of British ColumbiaPublic Affairs Officer2005 — 2006Victoria, BC, Canada
Victoria Cool Aid SocietyDirector of Communications2004 — 2005

Education

University of VictoriaBA, English Literature
Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityDiploma, Public Relations
University of California, BerkeleyNVCA VC University Certificate, Venture Capital2024

Skills & more

InvestmentsSocial ChangeProgram DesignBusiness JournalismMarket ResearchBusiness DevelopmentMarketing OperationsGrowth StrategiesVenture CapitalPhilanthropyCampaignsCommunity Outreach

+12 more

FundraisingChange ManagementData AnalysisAudience EngagementBloggingSocial MediaPublishingPublic RelationsMentoringBuild Strong RelationshipsCommunicationCollaborative Problem Solving

From Dana's professional profile.

Investments

Led

BeginLaunchDarklyMetristNetlifySnykTailscale

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Heavybit

Adam Jahnke

Other at Heavybit

Amir Zohrenejad

Part-time Partner at Heavybit

Andrea Echstenkamper

VP of Marketing at Heavybit

Andrew Park

Content and Communications at Heavybit

Diana Reyes

Other at Heavybit

Isabelle Smith

Events Coordinator at Heavybit

James Lindenbaum

Co-founder at Heavybit

Jenny Gyllenberg

Other at Heavybit

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dana Oshiro?: Part-time partner with 15+ years helping technical founders go to market. Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and VentureBeat and a speaker at CES, TEDx, and SxSW; holds board positions with Yetto and Everfund.
Where does Dana Oshiro work?: Dana Oshiro is Part-time Partner at Heavybit.
What does Dana Oshiro invest in?: Dana Oshiro invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, SaaS.
What check size does Dana Oshiro write?: Dana Oshiro typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
What companies has Dana Oshiro invested in?: Investments tracked here include Begin, LaunchDarkly, Metrist, Netlify, Snyk, Tailscale.
Where did Dana Oshiro go to school?: Dana Oshiro studied at University of Victoria (BA, English Literature); Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Diploma, Public Relations); University of California, Berkeley (NVCA VC University Certificate, Venture Capital).
Does Dana Oshiro lead rounds?: Yes — Dana Oshiro has led 6 tracked investments.