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OCA Ventures

OCA Ventures, based in Illinois, backs generalist startups at Seed, Series A, and Series B, can lead rounds with checks from $1 million to $3 million, including investments like LogicGate and Placer.ai.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team9 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at OCA Ventures

9 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Bob Saunders
Bob SaundersGeneral PartnerHe previously held leadership roles at Chrysalis Ventures and Providian Capital Management.
Jim Dugan
Jim DuganFounding Managing PartnerHe has experience in derivatives trading, corporate structured finance, and venture capital.
Kevin McQuillan
Kevin McQuillanGeneral PartnerHe has held leadership roles at Focus Ventures, Comdisco Ventures, and Dominion Ventures.
Nick Schoewe
Nick SchoeweVice Chairman & General PartnerHe previously held leadership roles at Swiss Bank Corporation and CSS, LLC.
Peter Ianello
Peter IanelloChairman & Co-FounderHe previously held leadership roles at SBC Capital Markets and O’Connor & Associates.
Manu Sharma
Manu SharmaVice President, InvestmentsFocus: enterprise software and fintech.
Steve Shein
Steve SheinPrincipalFocus: fintech investments.
Michelle CaoVice President, InvestmentsShe is listed among the firm's key contacts and team members.
Sarah Manasevit
Sarah ManasevitSenior AssociateShe is part of a team focused on early-stage investments in technology, healthcare, and scalable services.

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Writes $1M to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

TenorLogicGatePlacer.aiSpotHeroSnapsheetOsso VROcientThe Mom ProjectIris AutomationGray Matter Robotics

In their words

HomeWe help entrepreneurs build great companies.www.ocaventures.com
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Seed investors in Illinois54Series A investors in Illinois48Series B investors in Illinois25Seed investors3020Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does OCA Ventures invest in?

OCA Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does OCA Ventures invest?

OCA Ventures reports checks of $1M to $3M.

Does OCA Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. OCA Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at OCA Ventures?

Bob Saunders (General Partner), Jim Dugan (Founding Managing Partner), Kevin McQuillan (General Partner), Nick Schoewe (Vice Chairman & General Partner), Peter Ianello (Chairman & Co-Founder).

Is OCA Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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