Great Oaks Venture Capital is a nearly two-decade-old seed fund that writes small initial checks ($50,000–$500,000) across a highly diversified portfolio, often providing first-check capital to founders before they have traction or fully formed metrics. The firm operates with offices in both NYC and Palm Beach, maintaining a "low-noise" reputation among founders while building a distinctive barbell portfolio spanning high-profile consumer brands like Away and Fetch alongside technical infrastructure companies like SingleStore and Built Robotics.