Great Oaks Venture Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Software
- Health Tech
- Financial Services
- Marketplaces
- Enterprise
About
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in New York City, dedicated to fostering innovation by investing between $50,000 and $500,000 in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A financing rounds. With a strategic focus on sectors such as Software, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Marketplaces, Great Oaks aims to support visionary entrepreneurs in transforming their groundbreaking ideas into successful businesses. The firm prides itself on its collaborative approach, leveraging deep industry expertise and a robust network to guide portfolio companies toward sustainable growth and long-term success. Through a disciplined investment strategy and a commitment to nurturing talent, Great Oaks Venture Capital is at the forefront of driving entrepreneurial excellence.
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in New York City, dedicated to fostering innovation by investing between $50,000 and $500,000 in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A financing rounds. With a strategic focus on sectors such as Software, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Marketplaces, Great Oaks aims to support visionary entrepreneurs in transforming their groundbreaking ideas into successful businesses. The firm prides itself on its collaborative approach, leveraging deep industry expertise and a robust network to guide portfolio companies toward sustainable growth and long-term success. Through a disciplined investment strategy and a commitment to nurturing talent, Great Oaks Venture Capital is at the forefront of driving entrepreneurial excellence.
Investment Thesis
They make Seed & early stage investment for ambitious founders. Great Oaks is among the most active Seedstage investors, focused on supporting founders building enduring businesses across the United States.
Manager's Experience
Bringing over two decades of experience, the fund manager has actively engaged in technology and healthcare sectors, demonstrating a strong presence in both North America and Europe. With a portfolio comprising more than 30 successful deals, notable exits include several high-profile tech startups that achieved significant market valuations. Specializing in early to growth-stage investments, their strategic approach emphasizes thematic investing and data-driven decision-making. This operator-first mindset allows for deep engagement in portfolio companies, fostering innovation and sustainable growth.
Team
Reid Harris
Henry Mcnamara
Celine Kwok
Andrew Boszhardt
Tamara Dybas
Scott
Peter Griffith
John Philosophos