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Dana Oshiro

Dana Oshiro

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General Partner, HeavybitHeavybitSan Francisco, CA

Current Firm

Heavybit

Investments

4+ companies

Focus

DevTools, Enterprise

About Dana Oshiro

Dana Oshiro is a General Partner at Heavybit, a venture capital firm focused on backing the next generation of developer-focused companies. With deep expertise in DevTools, Enterprise software, AI, and Cybersecurity, Dana has demonstrated a strong track record of identifying and supporting transformative technology companies. Her notable investments include PagerDuty, Snyk, CircleCI, and LaunchDarkly—all category-defining companies that have become essential infrastructure for modern software development and security. Dana's investment philosophy centers on supporting founders building critical tools and platforms that empower developers and enterprises to build, deploy, and secure their applications more effectively. Her experience spans the full lifecycle of venture-backed companies, from early-stage selection through scaling and exit.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Notable Investments

Pagerduty
Snyk
CircleCI
LaunchDarkly

Other Investors at Heavybit

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James Lindenbaum

General Partner, Heavybit

Heavybit

Jesse Robbins
Jesse Robbins

General Partner, Heavybit

Heavybit

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Tom Drummond

Managing Director, Heavybit

Heavybit

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Investment Profile

Dana Oshiro is a General Partner, Heavybit at Heavybit, based in San Francisco, CA.

Dana's investment focus spans DevTools, Enterprise, AI, Cybersecurity, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Notable investments include Pagerduty, Snyk, CircleCI, LaunchDarkly. These investments span DevTools and Enterprise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dana Oshiro?

Dana Oshiro is a General Partner, Heavybit at Heavybit, based in San Francisco, CA. Their investment focus includes DevTools, Enterprise, AI.

What does Dana Oshiro invest in?

Dana Oshiro focuses on investments in DevTools, Enterprise, AI, Cybersecurity through Heavybit. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What are Dana Oshiro's most notable investments?

Dana Oshiro's notable portfolio investments include Pagerduty, Snyk, CircleCI, LaunchDarkly. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.

What firm is Dana Oshiro at?

Dana Oshiro is currently at Heavybit, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, serving as General Partner, Heavybit.

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