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David Black

Investor

Partner at Oak HC/FT

New Jersey

Writes $5M – $50M checks Β· typically $25M

About

David Black is a software engineer with experience in oil refinery optimization, compiler design, operating systems, financial transaction processing, and document management systems. He was a general partner at Oak HC/FT beginning in 2000 and has worked in venture capital since the early 1990s. He holds a degree with honors from Harvard College and currently writes and pursues independent interests.

Experience

  1. Oak HC/FT PartnersTechnology Partner2014 β€” 2023Greater New York City Area
  2. Oak Investment PartnersTechnology Partner2000 β€” 2015Greater New York City Area
  3. Oak Investment PartnersTechnology Consultant1992 β€” 2000Greater New York City Area
  4. PaysysCTO1995 β€” 2000
  5. Independent ConsultantConsultant1991 β€” 1995Greater New York City Area
  6. IMNET CorporationVP Software1987 β€” 1991Greater New York City Area
  7. Enmasse CorporationProgrammer, VP Software1983 β€” 1987Greater Boston Area
  8. Ruben EngineeringProgrammer, VP Software1981 β€” 1983Cambridge, Massachusetts
  9. Independent ConsultantConsultant1976 β€” 1981Greater New York City Area
  10. IMLAC CorporationProgrammer1972 β€” 1976Greater Boston Area
  11. RAND CorporationProgrammer1971 β€” 1972Greater Los Angeles Area
  12. DARPAResearch Assistant1970 β€” 1971Greater Boston Area
  13. Esso Mathematics and Systems, Inc.Programmer1968 β€” 1969Florham Park, NJ
  14. Gotthelf Knitting MillsSweater Presser1966Boonton, NJ

Education

  1. Harvard UniversityAB1968 β€” 1972

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship7Start-ups9Strategic Partnerships9Business Strategy4Due Diligence2Venture Capital5Executive Management2Enterprise Software1SaaS1Strategic Planning1

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Frequently asked questions

Where does David Black work?
David Black is Partner at Oak HC/FT.
What check size does David Black write?
David Black typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.

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