Great Oaks Venture Fund

Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based seed-stage investment firm committed to identifying, financing, and developing early-stage growth businesses led by promising entrepreneurs.

Venture Capital Active New York, United States Est. 2011
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$2.8M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
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About

Great Oaks Venture Capital is a seed and early-stage investment firm founded in 2011 and based in New York City. The firm was established by Henry Helgeson and Hank Vigil, who aimed to support ambitious founders at the earliest stages of company building. Great Oaks has made over 100 investments, primarily in the United States, and has a diverse portfolio that spans various sectors including Software, Healthcare, Financial Services, Marketplaces, and Enterprise. The firm typically invests between $50,000 and $500,000 in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds. Great Oaks Venture Capital operates from its New York office, contributing to the vibrant startup ecosystem in the city. The firm's generalist approach allows it to adapt to various market trends and support a wide range of innovative companies.

Portfolio · 1

Lance
Financial Planning and Management App for Freelancers
1 round $2.8M committed Latest: 2021-05

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Fintech & Insurtech1
Retail Platforms1

Q&A

What is Great Oaks Venture Fund's most recent investment?
Great Oaks Venture Fund most recently invested in Lance, a financial planning and management app, in May 2021. This was a Seed round.
What is Great Oaks Venture Fund's earliest recorded investment?
Great Oaks Venture Fund's earliest recorded investment was in Houzz, a software solution for industry professionals and homeowners, in December 2011. This was a B Round.
What sectors does Great Oaks Venture Fund focus on?
Great Oaks Venture Fund has invested in companies within the Fintech & Insurtech and Retail Platforms sectors, with one investment in each.
Can you name some of Great Oaks Venture Fund's portfolio companies?
Great Oaks Venture Fund's portfolio includes Houzz, an all-in-one software solution, and Lance, a financial planning and management app.
What is the typical investment stage for Great Oaks Venture Fund?
Great Oaks Venture Fund has made investments at both the Seed stage and B Round stage.
What is the investment range for Great Oaks Venture Fund?
Great Oaks Venture Fund's investment range is between $2.8M and $11.6M.
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Founded2011