James Dugan
InvestorManaging Partner at OCA Ventures
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $1M – $3M checks · typically $2M
About
Jim Dugan is a long-tenured Midwestern VC who champions talent outside coastal hubs, brings personal warmth and storytelling, has deep fintech expertise, and mentors emerging investors and founders through Kellogg.
Invests in
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtech
Experience
- OCA VenturesCEO & Managing Partnercurrent2001 — present
- CleversafeVenture Investorcurrent2000 — present
- Chicago Board of TradeFixed Income Options Trader1994 — 1997
- Continental BankFinancial Analyst1991 — 1994
Education
- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management1995 — 1997
- University of RochesterEconomics, Economics1987 — 1991
Skills & more
Enterprise Software2Management25Strategy32Strategic Planning9Leadership7Negotiation1Hedge Funds6Venture Capital99Corporate Development27Mergers63Marketing5Private Equity52
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Financial ModelingEquitiesFixed IncomeEntrepreneurshipCloud ComputingMergers & AcquisitionsAcquisition IntegrationMobile DevicesStart-upsDue DiligenceInvestmentsCorporate FinanceFrom James's professional profile.
Colleagues at OCA Ventures
Biju Kulathakal
Venture Partner 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
John Barnard
MBA Intern at OCA Ventures
Kelley Quinn
Finance & Operations Manager at OCA Ventures
Kevin McQuillan
General Partner at OCA Ventures
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Biju Kulathakal
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Bob Saunders
General Partner at OCA Ventures
David Zyer
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Investors connected to James in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does James Dugan work?
- James Dugan is Managing Partner at OCA Ventures.
- What does James Dugan invest in?
- James Dugan invests in Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech.
- What check size does James Dugan write?
- James Dugan typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management558
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Also attended University of Rochester65
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