Organization · Angel Group
Okeanos
Okeanos is a Washington, D.C. metro area-based venture capital platform that operates as an angel syndicate, investing in early and growth stage technology and tech-enabled companies. It was rebranded from Riverbend Capital in 2023 and has over 200 members nationwide.
Overview
What Okeanos does
What Okeanos is
Okeanos is a Washington, D.C. metro area-based venture capital platform that operates as an angel syndicate, investing in early and growth stage technology and tech-enabled companies. It was rebranded from Riverbend Capital in 2023 and has over 200 members nationwide.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Angel Group
- Founded
- Founded in 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Community
- Last reviewed
- April 9, 2026
Official channels
Find Okeanos elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Okeanos as a funder
Investment thesis
Okeanos aims to provide access to private investment opportunities across various sectors, empowering businesses to create a lasting impact.
Focus narrative
Okeanos invests in a range of sectors including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, software as a service (SaaS), medical technology, private equity, and real estate. The organization operates as a multi-stage firm, engaging in investments from early-stage ventures to later-stage high-growth opportunities.
Value beyond capital
Okeanos provides its portfolio companies with access to a diverse network of over 200 members, each bringing unique expertise and resources. This collaborative approach allows for tailored support and strategic guidance, enhancing the growth potential of the companies in which they invest.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Friends and Family · Angel · Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B · Series C · Growth Equity
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceCybersecuritySaaS & Cloud SoftwareHealthcareBiotech & Life SciencesFintechEnergyConsumerReal Estate & Property TechLogistics & Supply Chain
- Regions
- Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 150
Portfolio context
Okeanos has invested in over 150 companies across various sectors, including technology and tech-enabled businesses. Specific portfolio companies were not detailed.
Capability profile
Okeanos as a community
Community overview
Okeanos, originally founded as Riverbend Capital in 2016, is based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. It began as a group of solo-angel investors who collaborated to invest in local startups. The organization restructured and rebranded as Okeanos Venture Management in 2023, expanding its membership and investment reach nationally. Okeanos aims to provide access to private investment opportunities across various sectors, empowering businesses to create a lasting impact.
Community focus
Okeanos invests in a range of sectors including artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, software as a service (SaaS), medical technology, private equity, and real estate. The organization operates as a multi-stage firm, engaging in investments from early-stage ventures to later-stage high-growth opportunities. Okeanos emphasizes thoughtful curation and rigorous diligence in its investment processes, leveraging the expertise of its diverse membership.
Member value
Members of Okeanos benefit from access to a wide array of private investment opportunities, the ability to participate in multiple investments each month, and the flexibility to choose which deals to engage with individually. The organization fosters a collaborative environment for angel investors, enhancing their investment capabilities across various sectors.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 200
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceCybersecuritySaaS & Cloud SoftwareHealthcareFintechBiotech & Life Sciences
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Notable members
Mark Dumas - Co-Founder & Managing Partner; Aaron Berkey - Co-Founder & Managing Partner; Jason Parikh - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, CFO; Kim Ziesemer - Partner, Diligence & Communications.
Common questions
What to know about Okeanos
Upseed classifies Okeanos under the Angel Group organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 9, 2026
Known limits
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