Oceanic Partners

Oceanic Partners, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm located in Sausalito, California. The firm specializes in investing in mid to late-stage private technology companies, focusing on those with strong teams and solid fundamentals that present significant liquidity opportunities. Oceanic Partners takes majority stakes and is involved in various investment strategies, including startups, acquisitions, buyouts, and lower to mid-market mergers. With a team that possesses extensive experience in private markets, Oceanic has successfully executed numerous transactions valued at over $3 billion across hundreds of companies. The firm's investment approach is flexible, not constrained by deal size, geographic location, or market phase.

Chris Larson

Director

Jaclyn Strife

COO

Tim Sullivan

CEO

13 past transactions

Astera Labs

Series D in 2022
Astera Labs is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, established in 2017. The company specializes in designing and supplying semiconductors and connectivity solutions tailored for data-centric systems. Its product range includes system-aware semiconductor integrated circuits, high-speed mixed-signal connectivity products, and various system components like PCIe smart retimers, riser cards, and GPU booster cards. Astera Labs focuses on enhancing PCIe connectivity to address performance bottlenecks in compute-intensive environments, such as server connectivity, distributed machine learning, and high-end gaming graphics. The company collaborates with processor vendors, cloud service providers, and manufacturing partners to deliver critical connectivity performance and facilitate flexibility and customization in their clients' systems. Astera Labs also offers design and testing services, alongside its COSMOS software suite, which enhances observability and predictive analytics in connectivity solutions.

Epic Games

Venture Round in 2021
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company founded in 1991 and based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is known for creating and developing immersive games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. In addition to its game development efforts, Epic Games offers its proprietary game engine technology to other developers, facilitating the creation of high-fidelity interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that empowers developers to publish quality games and 3D content, thereby fostering a vibrant community of creators and gamers alike. Previously known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in March 1999.

New Age Meats

Seed Round in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat using an automated, data-driven platform and advanced stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells rather than relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives.

SyncThink

Seed Round in 2018
SyncThink Inc. is a neuro-technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in eye-tracking technology for brain health assessment. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Jamshid Ghajar, the company has developed the EYE-SYNC device, a rapid, non-invasive tool designed to evaluate ocular motor impairments and vestibular dysfunction, key indicators of concussion. The EYE-SYNC assessment takes just 60 seconds and is used by various institutions, including university athletic departments and medical clinics like Stanford University and Massachusetts General Hospital. SyncThink has established partnerships with prominent research organizations, securing over $36 million in funding from the US Department of Defense for its development and research initiatives. The technology is FDA approved and supported by a robust intellectual property portfolio, including eleven issued patents. SyncThink's offerings extend beyond concussions, with potential applications in attention development, brain performance enhancement, and fatigue evaluation.

Lyft

Series H in 2017
Lyft is a prominent transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Established in 2013, Lyft serves as the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, offering a range of ride options, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury services. The app not only facilitates ride requests but also manages payments and allows users to schedule rides up to seven days in advance. In addition to its core ride-sharing services, Lyft has expanded into the bike and scooter-sharing markets, providing users with multimodal transportation solutions. The company's primary focus is on serving college, university, and corporate communities.

Nomadic

Seed Round in 2017
Nomadic is an immersive entertainment company specializing in tactile virtual reality experiences designed for neighborhoods worldwide. The company develops a turnkey platform that allows content and venue partners to deliver dynamic and evolving VR adventures. By creating convertible environments and rich, interactive content, Nomadic enables gaming and film studios to craft customized out-of-home virtual reality experiences. This innovative approach blurs the line between virtual and reality, providing communities with engaging entertainment options that continuously captivate audiences.

Palantir Technologies

Secondary Market in 2017
Palantir Technologies Inc. is a data analytics company that provides software solutions for integrating, visualizing, and analyzing large and complex data sets. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Palantir offers two primary platforms: Palantir Gotham, which supports government organizations in managing and analyzing data, and Palantir Foundry, which serves commercial enterprises. The company's software enables organizations across various sectors—including government, defense, finance, healthcare, and non-profits—to collaborate and derive insights from vast amounts of information. Palantir’s solutions address a range of applications, including anti-fraud efforts, crisis response, cybersecurity, and healthcare delivery. The company has established strategic partnerships, such as with United Airlines, to enhance its service offerings.

EverQuote

Series B in 2016
EverQuote is an independent insurance marketplace that provides a free service for consumers to compare quotes on various types of insurance, including auto, home, and life insurance. The company operates an online platform that connects consumers with a wide network of insurance providers, enabling them to find relevant options tailored to their individual needs. By leveraging data science and technology, EverQuote enhances the insurance shopping experience, saving both consumers and providers time and money. The company focuses on delivering a data-driven approach to help consumers secure the best prices and coverage available in the market.

Efficient Drivetrains

Series C in 2016
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. specializes in the development and marketing of advanced drivetrain technologies for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The company produces high-efficiency continuously variable transmissions, drivetrain controllers, and battery modules, along with associated software that optimizes energy management and reduces fuel consumption and emissions. Efficient Drivetrains also offers engineering support services, technology licensing, and electrification kits tailored for vehicle manufacturers and integrators. The firm serves a diverse clientele across the United States, Canada, Europe, China, India, and Asia, leveraging a network of distribution partners to reach companies involved in the development of electric vehicle systems and components. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Efficient Drivetrains operates a research and development center in Dixon, California, and functions as a subsidiary of Cummins Inc.

Lyft

Series F in 2015
Lyft is a prominent transportation company that operates a mobile application designed to connect drivers with passengers seeking rides. Established in 2013, Lyft serves as the second-largest ride-sharing service provider in the United States and Canada, offering a range of ride options, including traditional private rides, shared rides, and luxury services. The app not only facilitates ride requests but also manages payments and allows users to schedule rides up to seven days in advance. In addition to its core ride-sharing services, Lyft has expanded into the bike and scooter-sharing markets, providing users with multimodal transportation solutions. The company's primary focus is on serving college, university, and corporate communities.

Cloudera

Secondary Market in 2015
Cloudera, Inc. is a provider of data analytics and management solutions, operating primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products through its Subscription and Services segments. Its flagship Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub enables organizations to perform various analytics on a governed and secure data set across public and private clouds or data centers. Cloudera also provides a hybrid cloud solution known as Cloudera Data Warehouse for self-service analytics, along with tools like Cloudera Data Science and Engineering for big data processing and Cloudera Operational DB for real-time analytics. Additional offerings include the Hortonworks Data Platform, Cloudera DataFlow for data collection and analysis, and Cloudera SDX for security and governance. Cloudera supports its clients—corporate enterprises and public sector organizations—through software subscriptions and professional services that include consultation, training, and machine learning expertise. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Cloudera aims to transform complex data into actionable insights while ensuring efficiency and security.

Jasper Technologies

Secondary Market in 2015
Jasper Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that facilitates the launch, management, and monetization of IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee their connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, and to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides the Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which automates the mobility management of employee mobile phones and tablets. The company's diverse clientele spans several sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail and payment solutions, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operational facilities in Alpharetta, Georgia, and has been a subsidiary of Cisco Systems since March 2016.

Nutanix

Secondary Market in 2014
Nutanix, Inc. is a cloud software company that provides an enterprise cloud platform designed to facilitate the management of applications and data across multiple environments, including core data centers, edge locations, and public clouds. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix offers a range of solutions such as Acropolis, a platform that integrates virtualization, storage, and networking; Nutanix Prism, which provides management and analytics; and Nutanix Calm, an application marketplace for lifecycle management. The company also delivers Nutanix Files for software-defined file storage, Nutanix Flow for application-centric firewall services, and Nutanix Karbon for Kubernetes cluster management. Additionally, Nutanix provides disaster recovery services, automated database management, and a desktop-as-a-service platform. Catering to various industries including healthcare, finance, and technology, Nutanix operates primarily on a subscription-based model, generating significant revenue from its U.S. customer base.
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