Osage Venture Partners

Osage Venture Partners (OVP) is a Philadelphia-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage, business-to-business (B2B) software companies across the Eastern United States. With over $250 million under management, OVP focuses on investing in determined and creative entrepreneurs to build high-growth, market-leading businesses. The firm primarily targets post-revenue companies with annual revenue run rates between $500,000 and $3,000,000, typically participating in Seed or Series A funding rounds. OVP's investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as technology, education, software, data services, and technology-enabled services, with a particular interest in the future of work and education. The firm seeks to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs who possess deep domain expertise and the potential to scale their businesses significantly. OVP's approach is hands-on, often leading or co-leading investments and taking active roles on boards to provide strategic support and guidance. This commitment to partnership and support has been a cornerstone of OVP's success in fostering the growth of its portfolio companies.

Over the years, Osage Venture Partners has built a diverse portfolio of companies that exemplify its investment philosophy. Notable investments include ExecOnline, a company that partners with OVP to scale its business from Series A to Series C, and Noodle, which describes OVP as a true partner, providing support and challenge at each step of its journey. These partnerships highlight OVP's dedication to nurturing companies that are at the forefront of innovation in their respective fields. The firm's focus on the Eastern U.S. allows it to leverage the region's depth of talent and concentration of potential customers across various industries, providing a fertile ground for B2B software companies to thrive.

In addition to its investment activities, Osage Venture Partners is actively involved in the entrepreneurial community, hosting events such as the annual CEO Summit to foster connections and collaboration among its portfolio companies. The firm's leadership team, including Managing Partners Robert Adelson and Nate Lentz, brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative approach to supporting entrepreneurs. Their combined expertise and commitment to the firm's mission have been instrumental in OVP's ability to identify and support high-potential companies, contributing to the firm's reputation as a leading venture capital firm in the Eastern U.S.