OCA Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

1999

AUM

$150 M

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

OCA Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1999. The firm is led by CEO and Co-Founder Jim Dugan, who brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles. The team consists of 12 professionals who are dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in building successful companies. OCA Ventures is known for its hands-on approach and strong network, which it leverages to provide strategic advice and connections.

The firm primarily invests in the United States and Canada, focusing on sectors such as software, fintech, digital health, and consumer software. OCA Ventures typically invests in early-stage companies, including Seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, with an average check size of $1-3 million. The firm manages several funds, including OCA Ventures IV, L.P., which has an AUM of $91 million.

Notable portfolio companies include The Mom Project - a platform connecting mothers with job opportunities, Verisim Life - a biotech company, Genvid - a software company, Astarte - a health tech firm, and Cake - a digital platform for end-of-life planning. These investments highlight OCA Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative companies across various industries.

Industry

Software Marketing and Advertising Fintech Education Consumer Products Digital Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services SaaS Technology

OCA Ventures Funds

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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
OCA Ventures IV, L.P.
Venture Capital (VC)
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
Technology
Pre-seed
Seed
North America
$5-10 m
$91 M
May 2019

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FAQs about OCA Ventures

OCA Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
OCA Ventures is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
OCA Ventures was founded in 1999.
OCA Ventures invests in companies and startups in Software, Marketing and Advertising, Fintech, Education, Consumer Products, Digital, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Consumer Services (B2C), Financial Services, SaaS, Technology.
OCA Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
OCA Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B.
OCA Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
OCA Ventures has around $150m assets under management.
OCA Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2019-05-14
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