The Fund

The Fund is a community-driven venture capital firm based in New York City, focused on early-stage investments in technology companies. Established in 2018, it is uniquely comprised of over 65 successful founders and operators who leverage their firsthand experience in building and scaling businesses to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Fund specializes in pre-seed and seed investments, primarily in the first financing round of startups within the greater NYC metro area. It emphasizes purpose-driven teams that aim to create a positive impact on society and the environment. By combining capital with mentorship and expertise, The Fund provides startups with significant access to a network of accomplished entrepreneurs, distinguishing itself as a pioneering model in the venture capital landscape.

Victor Bornstein

Investor

Lukas Erlebach

Partner

Javier Etxebeste

Limited Partner (Founders Group)

Hillary France

Partner

Kelsey Haley

Partner

Soren Larson

Partner

Malcolm McVay

Investor

Katie Russell

Associate

Allison Grabler Stein

Partner

Kimberly Teo

Investor

Jose (Pepe) Benito

Partner

Past deals in Wellness

Radish Health

Seed Round in 2022
Provider of healthcare services intended to keep workforces productive and safe from health risks. The company offers to schedule an appointment, get examined by the in-office staff, consult doctors via video conference, get treatment as directed by a doctor, and get prescriptions via email, enabling patients to avail of medical services anywhere and anytime.

Minded

Seed Round in 2022
Minded offers a better way to renew and refill mental health prescriptions.

She Matters

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a digital health platform designed to support postpartum women who experience anxiety and depression. The company's platform provides a safe space to share individual mental wellness journeys by participating in events and accessing culturally competent therapists and wellness professionals, enabling women to improve their mental wellness by overcoming depression in daily life.

Wagmo

Series A in 2021
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides monthly wellness insurance plans specifically designed for pets. Founded in 2017, the company offers reimbursement for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. By leveraging veterinary data, Wagmo enables pet owners to anticipate and manage the costs of care in their area, optimizing the health and well-being of their pets. The service is aimed at making regular pet care more accessible and affordable through its comprehensive wellness plans.

Elektra Health

Seed Round in 2021
Elektra Health is a next gen healthcare platform for the tens of millions of women currently and soon to be navigating perimenopause & menopause. 80% of women report that menopause significantly disrupts their life – symptoms include anxiety, depression, loss of libido/painful sex, brain fog, joint pain & more – but 75% of those who seek help don’t receive appropriate care. Elektra was founded to solve this problem.

CraftJam

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of handicraft workshops intended to support employees' health and wellness. The company uses the science of neuroplasticity and the technique of crafting, helping organizations and teams perform better and individuals feel and connect better in person, virtual, and hybrid.

Nirvana Health

Seed Round in 2020
Nirvana Health, based in New York City and founded in 2020 by Kelvin Chan, provides an insurance intelligence platform designed to assist mental health care providers in managing complex insurance-related tasks. The company focuses on automating the processes involved in filing, managing, and following up on insurance claims, thereby allowing therapists to concentrate more on patient care. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Nirvana Health offers tools that facilitate coverage checks, client billing, payment plans, and reimbursement services, streamlining the financial management for providers. This comprehensive approach not only saves time and resources but also ensures that therapists can deliver reliable care without being hindered by administrative burdens.

Nirvana Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nirvana Health, based in New York City and founded in 2020 by Kelvin Chan, provides an insurance intelligence platform designed to assist mental health care providers in managing complex insurance-related tasks. The company focuses on automating the processes involved in filing, managing, and following up on insurance claims, thereby allowing therapists to concentrate more on patient care. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Nirvana Health offers tools that facilitate coverage checks, client billing, payment plans, and reimbursement services, streamlining the financial management for providers. This comprehensive approach not only saves time and resources but also ensures that therapists can deliver reliable care without being hindered by administrative burdens.

LOOM

Seed Round in 2020
LOOM is a wellbeing platform empowering women through reproductive and sexual health education. Weaving together inclusivity, empathy and science, LOOM is an entirely new approach to health education that helps women thrive in their bodies at every stage. Founded in 2016 by Erica Chidi and Quinn Lundberg, LOOM is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Radish Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Provider of healthcare services intended to keep workforces productive and safe from health risks. The company offers to schedule an appointment, get examined by the in-office staff, consult doctors via video conference, get treatment as directed by a doctor, and get prescriptions via email, enabling patients to avail of medical services anywhere and anytime.

Ayana Therapy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ayana Therapy is a telehealth platform dedicated to providing mental health services to marginalized communities, including people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals. It utilizes a smart matchmaking algorithm to connect users with licensed therapists who are compatible based on cultural experiences and identity traits such as race, gender identity, class, sexuality, and ethnicity. By offering virtual communication options, Ayana Therapy aims to address significant barriers to mental health care, including high costs, stigma, and a lack of cultural competency within the healthcare system. The platform seeks to create a safe space for those whose voices have been historically dismissed or neglected, facilitating access to essential mental health support.

Every Mother

Seed Round in 2020
Every Mother is designed for women at all stages of motherhood, from those first moments of pregnancy to decades after giving birth. We offer an evidence-based pre and postnatal fitness exercise program (previously known as The Dia Method) proven to prevent and resolve diastasis recti and improve core strength and function while building total body fitness through safe, effective workouts. Diastasis recti is an abdominal separation that occurs in a majority of childbearing women and results in a protruding stomach and functional issues such as back pain and incontinence. The results of our scientifically proven method are extraordinary, and the workouts are scalable to fit into a mother’s life. But, there’s more.

Minded

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Minded offers a better way to renew and refill mental health prescriptions.

Wagmo

Seed Round in 2019
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides monthly wellness insurance plans specifically designed for pets. Founded in 2017, the company offers reimbursement for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. By leveraging veterinary data, Wagmo enables pet owners to anticipate and manage the costs of care in their area, optimizing the health and well-being of their pets. The service is aimed at making regular pet care more accessible and affordable through its comprehensive wellness plans.

Routinely

Seed Round in 2019
Routinely is focused on helping busy people live a healthy lifestyle. We deliver premium rental workout clothes to peoples’ offices, hotels, gyms and studios in as little as 2 hours. We offer our users workout-saving moments and a new way to discover their favorite health & fitness brands!

Wagmo

Seed Round in 2018
Wagmo, Inc. is a Boston-based company that provides monthly wellness insurance plans specifically designed for pets. Founded in 2017, the company offers reimbursement for routine care services, including vaccinations, grooming appointments, and preventive medications. By leveraging veterinary data, Wagmo enables pet owners to anticipate and manage the costs of care in their area, optimizing the health and well-being of their pets. The service is aimed at making regular pet care more accessible and affordable through its comprehensive wellness plans.

Headway

Seed Round in 2018
Headway is a New York-based mental healthcare system provider that connects patients with therapists through a health insurance advisory platform. Founded in 2019 by Andrew Adams, Jake Sussman, Dan Ross, and Kevin Chan, the company aims to make mental healthcare more accessible and affordable. It operates a virtual network of therapists who accept insurance, allowing patients to schedule video or in-person sessions online. In addition to its mental health services, Headway also offers administrative support to therapists who typically do not accept insurance, thereby facilitating the expansion of their practices. By streamlining the connection between patients and providers, Headway seeks to improve the overall accessibility of mental health services.

Journey Live

Seed Round in 2018
Journey Meditation, Inc. specializes in providing a meditation application aimed at individuals and organizations. The company offers the Journey LIVE app, which features group meditation led by live instructors through real-time classes accessible to the public. Users can participate in scheduled video live streams throughout the day, guided by teachers from diverse backgrounds and meditation styles. Founded in 2015 by Stephen Sokoler, Journey Meditation is headquartered in New York, New York. The application is designed to make meditation relatable and accessible to a broad audience, incorporating six impactful Life Lessons to enhance the overall experience.
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