Delphi VC

Delphi VC is a venture capital firm located in New York, dedicated to investing in early-stage and late-stage companies that aim to create sustainable solutions in traditional industries. The firm focuses on supporting World-Positive founders by providing them with capital, advice, and resources needed to drive meaningful change. Delphi VC emphasizes making impact investments that have the potential to transform sectors and foster a positive environmental and social impact.

Kalika Farmer

Managing Partner

13 past transactions

Cambrian Biopharma

Convertible Note in 2023
Cambrian Biopharma is building the medicines that will modernize healthcare in the 21st century – therapeutics to lengthen healthspan, the period of life spent in good health. As a Distributed Development Company (or DisCo), Cambrian is advancing multiple scientific breakthroughs, each targeting a biological driver of aging. Our approach is to develop interventions that treat specific diseases first, then deploy them as preventative medicines to improve quality of life/overall quality of life as we age.

Rose Los Angeles

Seed Round in 2023
Operator of a premium edibles brand intended to combine creative culture, sustainable agriculture, and award-winning chefs. The company offers single-strain house-made rosin and fresh fruit turkish delight-style infused edibles in seasonal flavors including rose hibiscus, alphonso mango, and more, enabling customers to have access to a wide range of cannabis-based food products at affordable prices.

Transcend Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Transcend Therapeutics, Inc., established in 1992 in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage company focused on developing pharmaceuticals to address diseases associated with oxidative stress and tissue damage. The company aims to create psychoactive medicines targeting specific brain regions involved in neuropsychiatric disorders. By doing so, Transcend Therapeutics seeks to enable healthcare professionals to facilitate positive changes in brain function and behavior for patients suffering from these conditions.

DORA

Pre Seed Round in 2022
DORA is a real estate platform focused on enhancing the financial lives of both tenants and landlords. By addressing the challenges associated with rent collection, the company offers a solution that simplifies the rental payment process. DORA's platform allows for the investigation and creation of contracts with electronic signatures, enabling tenants to guarantee rent without incurring additional charges. This innovative approach aims to promote financial inclusion through more efficient rental property management.

Journey Colab

Venture Round in 2021
Journey Colab pursuing FDA approval of psychedelic therapies to heal individual mental health and strengthen communities. Their first compound in development is mescaline. It was founded in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Mindbloom

Series A in 2021
Mindbloom is a Seattle-based mental health and wellbeing company that focuses on providing at-home, clinician-prescribed psychedelic therapies, specifically ketamine therapy, for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. Founded in 2008 by Chris Hewett and Brent Poole, Mindbloom combines behavioral science with rich media and social gaming techniques to create an engaging platform for personal development. The company aims to make mental health support accessible and effective by connecting clients with licensed clinicians who assess their health history to determine the suitability of ketamine therapy. Through this innovative approach, Mindbloom seeks to facilitate lasting improvements in mood, outlook, and overall mental well-being. The company has garnered a user base of over 30,000 individuals and has established partnerships with notable organizations, including Aetna and Sacramento State University, as well as research collaborations with institutions like UC Santa Barbara and Stanford University.

Smallhold

Series A in 2021
Smallhold, Inc. is a farming technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the cultivation of mushrooms through innovative, climate-controlled mini farms. Established in 2017, the company employs automated and modular growing systems that are remotely managed and available on a subscription basis. This technology allows food industry professionals, such as restaurants and grocery stores, to produce a consistent and reliable supply of local mushrooms tailored to their specific needs, regardless of external climatic conditions or market fluctuations. By leveraging advanced data analytics, Smallhold develops precise climate recipes to optimize mushroom growth, ultimately shortening the supply chain and enhancing the accessibility of fresh produce.

Beckley Psytech

Series B in 2021
Beckley Psytech Limited is a company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing psychedelic drugs aimed at treating psychiatric and neurological diseases. Founded in 2014, the company explores the therapeutic potential of substances such as psilocybin to address mental health issues, including depression and other debilitating neuropsychiatric conditions. Beckley Psytech is focused on integrating clinically validated psychedelic medicines into contemporary medical practices, providing alternative treatments for patients who have significant unmet needs. Through its drug pipeline, the company aims to innovate and differentiate its offerings in the marketplace, enhancing options for individuals suffering from these disorders.

Caravan Wellness

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Caravan Wellness specializes in corporate wellness programs and online education solutions aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles. The company offers a variety of wellness lessons, training classes, and challenges led by experts, focusing on nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and productivity. By utilizing science-based methods and impact tracking, Caravan Wellness helps individuals and organizations cultivate better habits and enhance overall performance. Through brand partnerships and collaborations with influencers, the company aims to deliver exclusive digital content that supports employee wellness and fosters a culture of health within organizations.

Parsley Health

Series B in 2019
Parsley Health, Inc. offers personalized holistic healthcare services focused on addressing the root causes of diseases. By considering patients' personal histories, lifestyles, environments, and genetic factors, the company creates comprehensive health regimens that may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, supplements, botanical medicines, and prescription drugs. Their services encompass functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, bioidentical hormone therapy, and online access to labs and medical records. Parsley Health also provides various diagnostic tests and sells health-related products online. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., the company operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, integrating technology with wellness and preventive care to offer a subscription-based model that emphasizes chronic disease management and personalized treatment.

Smallhold

Seed Round in 2018
Smallhold, Inc. is a farming technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the cultivation of mushrooms through innovative, climate-controlled mini farms. Established in 2017, the company employs automated and modular growing systems that are remotely managed and available on a subscription basis. This technology allows food industry professionals, such as restaurants and grocery stores, to produce a consistent and reliable supply of local mushrooms tailored to their specific needs, regardless of external climatic conditions or market fluctuations. By leveraging advanced data analytics, Smallhold develops precise climate recipes to optimize mushroom growth, ultimately shortening the supply chain and enhancing the accessibility of fresh produce.

Datavore

Seed Round in 2018
Datavore is a data analytics software company established in 2014, specializing in the development of a platform that facilitates the organization, exploration, analysis, and visualization of data from various internal and external sources. The platform efficiently aggregates data, applying classifications, rules, and relationships that empower financial analysts to perform comprehensive analytics and create visual representations. The team at Datavore possesses extensive experience in the financial services sector, having previously worked for prominent firms such as Goldman Sachs, Thomson Reuters, and Ernst & Young, which enhances their capability to deliver effective data solutions.

Imperfect Foods

Convertible Note in 2018
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service dedicated to reducing food waste and promoting a sustainable food system. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company rescues and redistributes a variety of grocery items, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood. By focusing on excess and imperfect products, Imperfect Foods helps support farmers and producers while providing customers with healthy, seasonal food at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company delivers a range of mixed boxes—such as fruit, veggie, regular, and organic—to homes and offices in various locations, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda. Its commitment to eliminating food waste and its adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight its potential for long-term success.
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