Expanse Announces $18M Inaugural Fund Alongside Investments in Hamsa, OneHealthGroup, and Zocks

Expanse's Venture Arm Launches with a Diverse Portfolio of Businesses on the Forefront of Enabling Technologies Powering the Future of Finance, Healthcare and Commerce 

CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanse, an asset management firm built with a family office perspective, is announcing their $18M Inaugural Fund alongside investments in a diverse portfolio of businesses on the forefront of enabling technologies like AI and machine learning. Expanse's newly announced venture arm is invested in companies powering the future of finance, healthcare and commerce including Hamsa, OneHealthGroup, Zocks, Release Recovery and Manual. Founded by Connor Crown, Expanse's mission is born out of a family office ethos that spans over four generations of investment experience focused on a long-term capital deployment strategy that is built to deliver multi-generational asset appreciation in any economic environment. 

"The Expanse team is thrilled to announce this new venture fund that brings together an esteemed group of family offices ready to invest in founders that are looking for real partners, ones with the operating experience and relationships to deliver exceptional value and support their growth into profitable and sustainable businesses," said Expanse Founder Connor Crown. 

Expanse is focused on investing in the companies and entrepreneurs best positioned to embrace the technologies of today, like GenAI and machine learning, to build the companies of the tomorrow, specifically in the Fintech, Healthtech and Insurtech industries. Expanse's diverse portfolio includes businesses like Hamsa, OneHealthGroup, Zocks and Release Recovery, companies on the forefront of enabling technologies powering the future of finance, healthcare and commerce, reducing friction, improving the user experience and making it easier for consumers to connect with the institutions we all rely on.

"Partnering with Expanse has been a game-changer for Hamsa. Expanse understands that the best investors are not just shareholders, but team members, working side-by-side with the CEO and his/her executive team to build industry defining companies that have highly scalable, profitable business models. The Expanse team has been instrumental in building our commercial go-to-market path and connecting us with key strategic and investment partners to accelerate our growth," said Adam Zbar, Hamsa CEO.

"The operations team at Expanse has made them an ideal partner for Zocks or any company on the forefront of building and delivering innovative new solutions to customers. We worked with them well before investing, and throughout, they demonstrated their ability to provide immediate value and a long-term mindset. It allows entrepreneurs to focus on growth and building a company with maximum value that lasts. We've really valued the partnership," said Zocks CEO Mark Gilbert. 

About Expanse:

Expanse is an asset management firm built with a family office perspective. Our long-term capital deployment strategy and diversified portfolio deliver multi-generational asset appreciation in any economic environment. Founded by Connor Crown, Expanse's mission is born out of a family office ethos that spans over four generations of investment experience where relationships and trust are valued above all else. As experienced operating partners, we offer more than just capital, aiming to deliver real value over a sustained diligence period, earning the right to invest when the time comes. Our first-fund mentality brings in best-in-class professionals in their respective fields to lead our diverse portfolio, creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem for families and partners with unmatched economic incentives. Expanse also understands first-hand the complexities and nuances of financial planning for multiple generations. We lean into these important discussions with the experience and trust required for individualized, multi-generational legacy planning.

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