Patricia Kemp co-founded Oak HC/FT in 2014 and served as a Managing Partner of the firm before becoming an Advisor in 2023. She has more than 20 years of experience in fintech investing and previously spent over 13 years in senior management roles at Cendant, formerly CUC International. She led Oak HC/FT investments including Feedzai's $17.5 million Series B in 2015, Kasisto's $17 million Series B in 2017 and Rapyd's $100 million financing announced in 2022, and she joined the Paxos board in 2021. Oak HC/FT states that she currently serves on the boards of Feedzai, Kasisto, Paxos and Rapyd. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and an MBA from Stanford University.
Education
B.A., Stanford University
M.B.A., Stanford University
Previous Experience
Senior management roles at Cendant (formerly CUC International) over more than 13 years
Notable Investments
FeedzaiKasistoPaxosRapyd
Board Seats
Feedzai
Kasisto
Paxos
Rapyd
Career Timeline
2014
Co-founded Oak HC/FT and served as a Managing Partner.
2015
Led Oak HC/FT's $17.5 million Series B investment in Feedzai in May 2015 and joined its board.
2017
Led Oak HC/FT's $17 million Series B investment in Kasisto in December 2017 and joined its board.
2021
Joined the board of directors of Paxos in May 2021 following its $300 million Series D round.
2022
Backed Rapyd's $100 million financing announced in January 2022.
2023
Became an Advisor to Oak HC/FT after serving as a Managing Partner.