Founded in Upstate New York.
Ready for Global Success.
We invest in companies raising their first million of institutional capital.
Our entrepreneurs provide the idea , passion & Upstate New York grit.
Oculus Ventures provides everything else.
WhAT WE DO
Oculus Ventures supports a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Upstate New York region.
In Your Corner
We are serial entrepreneurs who understand that this is your journey. We have seen great success stories and will provide you with tactical advice and support, every step of the way.
Tangible Scaling Support
Your team is starting to accumulate momentum and are at a critical juncture where scaling the company in the right direction is critical. We offer a range of operational sales and marketing support, from introductions to vetted branding and PR agencies to coaching on customer support and engagement.
Capital Connections
We connect our startups with a global network of investors to help in their continued growth and scale. We believe that the strongest investor partnerships start early and develop over time.
About OCULUS
Meet the Team
Akhila Satish
Managing Partner
Akhila Satish is a CEO, board director, and entrepreneur empowering companies to build sustainable businesses that benefit both shareholders and stakeholders. Her unique background spans venture capital, SaaS, neuroscience, and biotechnology and she is a trusted advisor to fellow CEOs and founders, who call her their “go-to” for guidance on the challenges of running a business. Her expertise on metacognition, science and talent management has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNBC, Fortune, and Business Insider.
She earned her M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business and holds a Master of Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals, and Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a B.A. in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan. Her research has been published in scientific journals Nature and Human Genomics
David Tsung
Managing Partner
Dr. David Tsung is an entrepreneur and advisor to fellow CEOs and founders. Dr. Tsung has held key growth roles at early stage companies including as Chief Medical Officer of Lexigram, a healthcare data company that has processed over 2 million medical patient records, and an entrepreneur in residence at UCSF’s Entrepreneurship Center. Previously, he was a Medical Director at Grand Rounds, an employer-based technology alternative for healthcare services, that has raised over $250M in venture capital. Dr. Tsung is an expert on identifying and developing market opportunities for innovative technology solutions, from remote patient monitoring to consumer beverage packaging. His experiences at early staged companies have ranged from competitive landscape analysis to boardroom strategy- invaluable skills for him as an advisor to startup founders. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sociology from Boston University and an MD from Georgetown Medical University.
Connect With Us
Build Your Great Company
Reach out to us if you are an entrepreneur in Upstate New York. We would love to learn about what you’re working on and find ways to support you in your entrepreneurial journey. #BEOCV