Great Oaks Venture Capital

Great Oaks Venture Capital is an early-stage venture investment firm based in New York that makes seed and Series A investments in technology startups. Founded in 2005, it targets software, healthcare, financial services, marketplaces, and enterprise sectors.

James Hottensen

Associate

Celine Kwok

Principal

Ben Lin

Managing Partner

Henry McNamara

General Partner

Ian Mukherjee

Analyst

Raj Sandhu

Partner

Past deals in Wine

Vint

Seed Round in 2022
Vint is an investment platform that enables individuals to invest in high-quality wines and spirits through fractional ownership. By securitizing investment-grade collections with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Vint provides a structured avenue for investors to purchase shares in curated wine and spirit assets. The company employs data models and analytics, supported by a team of industry experts, to source these collections effectively. Once the assets are acquired, Vint securely stores them in a network of cellars until market conditions are favorable for sale. At that point, Vint collaborates with merchant partners, auction houses, and private buyers to sell the assets and distribute the returns to investors on a pro-rata basis, thus allowing diversification in investment portfolios through the wine market.

Haus

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Haus specializes in the manufacturing and distillation of wine and spirits. Haus is taking on the American liquor industry, which hasn’t changed since prohibition. Through products made with only natural ingredients, new approaches to distribution, and transparent processes.

Minibar Delivery

Seed Round in 2017
Minibar Delivery is a marketplace that specializes in the on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. The company connects consumers with local liquor stores, vineyards, and bartenders, allowing customers to access a wide selection of premium alcoholic beverages. With operations in over 30 cities, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas, Minibar Delivery offers a convenient shopping experience that enhances traditional alcohol procurement. By facilitating quick and easy access to a diverse range of products, Minibar Delivery meets the growing demand for efficient and personalized service in the beverage industry.

Minibar Delivery

Seed Round in 2014
Minibar Delivery is a marketplace that specializes in the on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, and mixers. The company connects consumers with local liquor stores, vineyards, and bartenders, allowing customers to access a wide selection of premium alcoholic beverages. With operations in over 30 cities, including major markets like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., Miami, and Dallas, Minibar Delivery offers a convenient shopping experience that enhances traditional alcohol procurement. By facilitating quick and easy access to a diverse range of products, Minibar Delivery meets the growing demand for efficient and personalized service in the beverage industry.

Drync

Seed Round in 2014
Drync Wine is a leading mobile platform that caters to wine enthusiasts by offering a seamless experience for discovering, tracking, sharing, and purchasing wines. With a user-friendly app, Drync provides instant image recognition for over 3 million wines and manages a virtual inventory of 600,000 bottles for its community of 300,000 affluent wine lovers. The platform has facilitated more than 2 million wine searches, enabling consumers to explore new selections through personalized recommendations and expert curation. Recognized by prominent publications such as the New York Times and Mashable, Drync has established itself as a top downloaded wine app globally, enhancing the way users interact with wine.
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