Open Venture Capital

About The Fund

Open Venture Capital is an investment fund that focuses on nurturing the growth and success of companies in the HealthTech, Fitness, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Wellness, and Consumer sectors. They invest in the future of health, sport, and wellness industries, aiming to fuel the success of innovative companies. With an investment range from $100,000 to $5,000,000 and a sweet spot of around $1,500,000, their specialties include Seed, Series A, and Pre-seed stages, placing them as key players in early-stage funding. They adopt an operator's approach to portfolio building, which involves extensive research into health data and trends, expertise in brand building, and refined insights work. Open Venture Capital provides value before, during, and after investment, sharing insights with founders throughout the entire diligence process, which ensures that these entrepreneurs benefit from the firm’s expertise every step of their journey. By doing so, the firm establishes itself as a trusted and value-added partner. Their mission is to drive momentum for founders through capital, advisory, and incubation services. The firm prides itself in creating opportunities for a diverse range of investors, including institutions, individuals, and operators, with a focus on outreach to women, especially Black women. They create a judgment-free environment for investor conversations, with the aim of empowering through investment. Open Venture Capital operates from their Tiny House office in Los Angeles, California, and their Charm City office in Baltimore, Maryland. They encourage founders to engage with them through their Office Hours, OVC Studio Model, and capital investment opportunities, reflecting the firm’s commitment to being founder-first and maintaining an open and curious stance in the venture ecosystem.