Oceans

Oceans Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, established in 2018. The firm strategically focuses on providing capital and support to startups primarily in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds. Their investment mandate spans several high-growth sectors, including the Future of Work, Fintech, Healthcare, Consumer, and the evolving AI/Web3 landscape. Oceans Ventures emphasizes a partnership approach, aiming to provide comprehensive support beyond just financial investment to help their portfolio companies thrive.

Since its inception, Oceans Ventures has built a diverse portfolio, having invested in over 30 companies. The firm's typical initial check size ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, demonstrating their commitment to early-stage funding. They also reserve capital for follow-on investments, indicating a long-term commitment to supporting their most promising ventures through subsequent growth stages. Notable companies in their portfolio include Arc, a fintech platform, and Fathom, an AI-powered healthcare solution, both of which received early backing from Oceans Ventures.

Oceans Ventures operates through dedicated funds, including Oceans Ventures Fund I and Oceans Ventures Fund II, launched in 2018 and 2021 respectively, which underpin their investment activities. The firm's hands-on philosophy is geared towards offering strategic guidance and operational assistance to founders, aligning with their core mission of empowering startups. By positioning themselves as a collaborative partner, Oceans Ventures seeks to play a significant role in the development and scaling of innovative companies across their target industries.