Building a New Kind of Venture Firm
When Annie Lamont co-founded Oak HC/FT in 2014, she set out to create a growth equity firm that would redefine how healthcare and fintech companies scale. Today, the firm manages billions in assets, backing entrepreneurs whose solutions are transforming patient care, financial access, and digital infrastructure. Based in Connecticut, Lamont leads with a sharp understanding of market needs, drawing on more than four decades of investment experience.
Nearly Three Decades of Leadership at Oak Investment Partners
Before launching Oak HC/FT, Lamont spent 28 years at Oak Investment Partners, where she led healthcare and fintech practices. She built a track record of identifying high-potential companies early, helping them navigate regulatory complexities, scale operationally, and capture market share. Many of her investments—such as athenahealth and VillageMD—went on to become market leaders, cementing her reputation as one of the industry’s most consistent top performers.
Recognized as a Top Venture Capitalist
Lamont’s influence is reflected in a long list of honors. She has been ranked on the Forbes Midas List, included among the Top 100 Venture Capitalists by the New York Times and CB Insights, and featured in Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare. Institutional Investor named her to its Fintech Finance 40, while the Healthcare Private Equity Association presented her with the Russell L. Carson Lifetime Achievement Award. She also received the inaugural NVCA Award for Excellence in Healthcare Innovation.
Strategic Investments That Reshape Industries
Her current portfolio at Oak HC/FT includes companies such as Bloom, Brightline, Devoted Health, Imagine Pediatrics, Komodo Health, LetsGetChecked, Notable, Main Street Health, and Vesta Healthcare. Past investments include Aspire Health, CareBridge, NetSpend, and Castlight Health, each of which has made a measurable impact in its sector. Across healthcare and fintech, Lamont’s strategy is built on long-term partnerships, deep market insight, and hands-on board engagement.
A Philosophy Grounded in Collaboration
Lamont is known for her active investment style, offering consistent support to portfolio management teams even during market turbulence. She champions intellectual honesty, curiosity, and the kind of candid debate that pushes teams toward their strongest decisions. Her belief that collective rigor outperforms individual brilliance has helped her cultivate enduring relationships with founders and co-investors alike.
Balancing Private Sector Leadership with Public Service
Since 2019, Lamont has served as First Lady of Connecticut alongside her husband, Governor Ned Lamont. In this role, she blends her business acumen with civic engagement, advocating for economic development, healthcare access, and technology-driven solutions in public policy. Her ability to bridge private investment and public service sets her apart as a leader whose influence extends well beyond the venture capital arena.
