James Dugan
InvestorManaging Partner at OCA Ventures
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $1M – $3M checks · typically $2M
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Scott D. DorseyunlockedJames: together at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (1996–1997)
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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.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
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
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
Leah Townsend
Executive in Residence at Cofounders Capital
Network4
Biju Kulathakal
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
Bob Saunders
General Partner at OCA Ventures
Dana Sun
Investment Team at Equitage Ventures, L.L.C.
David Zyer
Venture Partner at OCA Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Dugan?
- 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.
- 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.
- Where did James Dugan go to school?
- James Dugan studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management; University of Rochester (Economics, Economics).
Same school
Also attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management842
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaKunal BahlCo-founder of Snapdeal; co-founder of Titan CapitalCristina JunqueiraCo-founder of NubankAndy FligelSenior Managing Director at Intel CapitalDavid Clark GuillermoInvestments at Impact America FundGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 Ventures
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Also attended University of Rochester110
Michael OdaiCOO & General Counsel at Mosaic VenturesCamila VieiraPartner, Head of Brazil at QED InvestorsBryan CiambellaGeneral Partner at PROOFWilliam SheahanSenior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Flare Capital PartnersArtur BergmanFounder, Fastly at Amplify PartnersNicole VitulloInvestor at Arboretum Ventures
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