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Headquarters
London, GB
Check Size
$3.0M β $13.8M
Investment Focus
AI-native software, automation, foundational technology, data software, digital platforms, knowledge work infrastructure
OpenOcean is a pan-European early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technical teams that are reshaping knowledge work and the infrastructure required to scale it. They target companies in the AI-native software, automation, and foundational technology sectors. The firm's roots are in building and scaling fundamental data software companies, and they leverage their experience as former operators and entrepreneurs to work closely with founders from early technical decisions to global scaling. Their strategy involves backing data-driven businesses built for long-term advantage. With a deep understanding of underlying technologies and software stacks, OpenOcean aims to identify and invest in category-winning startups at the early stages. Their expertise enables them to support companies with unique solutions that can be rapidly scaled and adopted globally. They are focused on partnering with technical founders shaping how humans and technology thrive together. They focus on companies driving the growth of innovative new digital platforms and services. OpenOcean emphasizes a strong technical background and global scaling expertise as key elements to identifying and investing in early-stage startups.
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Investment Associate
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Operating Advisor
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Strategic Advisor
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Advisor
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Advisor
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Chairman
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