Alternative Investment Firm

Steady guidance
through turbulent currents

Ocean Crest Ventures guides, mentors and advises clients through the rapid tide of AI and emerging technologies — across private equity, real estate, and AI consulting.

Three Divisions

Three currents.
One direction.

Ventures, Consulting, and Entrepreneurship are distinct disciplines — but at Ocean Crest they share one purpose: helping clients succeed in a world reshaping itself at the speed of AI.

Ventures

Ocean Crest backs exceptional founders and operators across private equity and real estate — pairing patient capital with hands-on stewardship to compound durable value through every economic tide.

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Consulting

Full-stack AI consulting that turns emerging technology into competitive advantage — from strategy and data infrastructure to custom models, deployment, and enablement.

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Entrepreneurship

Through Making Waves, we help founders go from idea to launch — a community, a live coaching cohort, and access to capital, all built to accelerate the next generation of builders.

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Who We Are

Riding the crest
of the wave

Ocean Crest Ventures is a capital source and community platform designed to identify and scale innovative ideas. We target unique opportunities with exceptional founders in substantial markets, leveraging extensive networks to enhance EBITDA and create consistent income streams.

The desire for social impact and human capital are meshing with technology. In this transformational period, you are either riding the crest of the wave or being drowned by it. Our transformative purpose involves identifying, inspiring and educating entrepreneurs seeking positive change.

Private Equity

High-value opportunities in substantial markets

Venture Capital

Exceptional founders building the future

Social Impact

Documented positive change across communities

Advisory

Strategic guidance from industry-leading operators

AI Readiness

How ready is your business for AI?

Take our free 3-minute assessment to get a personalized AI readiness score and actionable recommendations tailored to your business.

Private Equity

An impressive
track record

Ocean Crest Ventures enjoys an impressive Private Equity & Private Credit track record, leveraging extensive networks to identify unique and compelling investment options.

Advisory Board

Guided by the best

Our advisory board brings decades of experience across finance, technology, healthcare, law, and philanthropy.

Meet the Board
Nick Briere

Nick Briere

CEO, NextMinds

Co-founder of the National Invention Convention, dedicated to improving invention and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth nationwide.

Warrick Dunn

Warrick Dunn

Founder, Warrick Dunn Charities

Former NFL running back and three-time Pro Bowler. His charity has helped 185 single-parent families achieve homeownership.

Wendy Guillies

Wendy Guillies

Retired CEO, Kauffman Foundation

Led the Kauffman Foundation as CEO for eight years. Instrumental in launching Global Entrepreneurship Week, now in 180+ countries.

David Karp

David Karp

Co-Founder, Cresset Capital

25+ years in wealth strategy. Ranked #7 nationally on Barron's Top 100 Independent Advisors list in 2025.

Contact

It all begins
with an idea

Whether you are launching a new business, developing a hobby into a full-time venture, or sharing your creative project with the world, we want to hear from you.

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