Great Oaks Venture Capital
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $50K – $500K
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $400M
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other +2
- Founded
- 2011
- HQ
- New York, NY
About Great Oaks Venture Capital
Great Oaks Venture Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York, NY. Great Oaks Venture Capital is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with a mission to support and invest in the most innovative and disruptive startups. Visit our home page to learn more about our portfolio companies, investment approach, and the experienced team behind our success. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Focuses on early-stage B2B software companies with strong product-market fit and scalable business models.
Investment Thesis
“Generalist early-stage investor backing software, healthcare, financial services, marketplace and enterprise companies.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Fund History
Andy Boszhardt founded Great Oaks Capital Management in 2003 and launched the venture practice, Great Oaks Venture Capital, in 2011. The platform's first pooled vehicle, Great Oaks Venture Fund LP, filed its Form D in September 2012 on a $75 million target and reported $40.2 million sold to 34 investors by its August 2013 amendment, with Boszhardt and Ben Z. Lin named as principals of the general partner.
The firm has since backed more than 50 companies and describes itself as among the most active seed-stage investors based in New York over a track record spanning two decades. Current checks run between $50,000 and $500,000 into pre-seed, seed and Series A financings, a deliberately small initial position that supports a wide portfolio rather than a lead-and-concentrate strategy. Subsequent fund sizes and total committed capital are not disclosed publicly, and the firm runs a second office in Palm Beach, Florida alongside its Madison Avenue base.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Great Oaks Venture Capital invest at?
Great Oaks Venture Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is Great Oaks Venture Capital located?
Great Oaks Venture Capital is headquartered in New York, NY. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Great Oaks Venture Capital focus on?
Great Oaks Venture Capital focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Great Oaks Venture Capital's typical check size?
Great Oaks Venture Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $50K to $500K. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Great Oaks Venture Capital have under management?
Great Oaks Venture Capital manages approximately $400M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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