Felicis

Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 and based in Menlo Park, California. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, targeting companies that are redefining core markets and those developing frontier technologies. Felicis has invested in a range of sectors, including software, information technology, and consumer internet, and has plans to explore opportunities in Healthcare IT, Energy, and Education. With nearly $200 million in total committed assets, Felicis has backed over 120 technology companies, with more than 60 of these achieving acquisition or public offering status. The firm's investment strategy combines capital with active mentoring and advisory services, providing a comprehensive support system for entrepreneurs. Felicis Ventures has a diverse portfolio, representing companies from various countries, primarily concentrated in the Bay Area. Aydin Senkut, the firm's founder and president, previously held a senior management position at Google, which informs Felicis's strategic approach to investment.

Nicole Bae

Partner, Operations

Dan Bartus

Partner and Head of Research

Kristin Beach

CFO, COO and Partner

Maddie Chavez

Partner, Operations

Tobi Coker

Senior Associate

James Detweiler

Deal Partner

Viviana Faga

General Partner

Gabriella Garcia

Deal Partner

Ryan Isono

Partner

Dasha Maggio

Partner and Head of Founder Success

Astasia Myers

General Partner

Niki Pezeshki

General Partner

Larissa Rainey

Operating Partner

Javier Soltero

Senior Venture Partner

Jake Storm

Partner

Victoria Treyger

General Partner

Mischa Vaughn

Partner

Nancy Wang

Venture Partner

Past deals in Wellness

Salvo Health

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a virtual health clinic platform intended to treat chronic gut-related illnesses. The company's platform uses a trademarked model of care that considers overall health and contributing factors beyond the gut care for chronic gastrointestinal patients, enabling healthcare providers to identify the root causes and provide personalized and continuous treatment plans to patients.

Octave

Series B in 2021
Octave Health Group Inc. is a behavioral health provider based in New York that focuses on addressing the mental health needs of young urban professionals. Established in 2017, Octave offers therapy and coaching for a wide range of clinical conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, as well as general emotional well-being concerns such as stress management and self-esteem. The company aims to create a proactive approach to emotional health, akin to the emphasis placed on physical fitness. Its services are designed to be easily integrated into clients' lives and are delivered by a team of experienced psychologists, therapists, and coaches. Octave's innovative model emphasizes accessibility and sustainability, setting a new standard for mental health care through comprehensive and personalized support tailored to individual client needs.

Elemy

Series A in 2021
Sprout Therapy is a health and wellness company that specializes in the fields of information technology, medical, and treatments. Sprout is a tech-enabled platform for autism care that matches children with therapists who create customized treatment plans that can be administered both in-home and online. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Feel Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Feel Therapeutics, based in San Francisco, is focused on transforming mental health management through its innovative digital precision medicine platform. The company has developed an emotion-sensing wristband and accompanying app that provide continuous monitoring and real-time personalized interventions for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. This comprehensive solution includes the Feel Emotion Sensor, Feel App, Feel Therapist, and an Educational Program, all designed to leverage evidence-based behavioral techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology. By integrating proprietary medical-grade wearables and advanced algorithms, Feel Therapeutics aims to deliver objective data and passive monitoring, ultimately enhancing users' mental well-being and fostering lasting positive emotional habits.

Modern Health

Series D in 2021
Modern Life Inc. is a mental health platform designed for companies that prioritize the emotional well-being of their workforce. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including therapy, coaching, self-guided courses, and wellness resources. It features a network of certified coaches and licensed therapists available in multiple languages, along with tools such as wellness kits and assessments. Modern Life empowers employers to recognize the importance of mental health, promoting destigmatization and enhancing access to mental health services. The company aims to provide a holistic approach to well-being by addressing emotional, professional, social, financial, and physical health, ultimately fostering improved employee productivity and overall well-being.

Feel Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2020
Feel Therapeutics, based in San Francisco, is focused on transforming mental health management through its innovative digital precision medicine platform. The company has developed an emotion-sensing wristband and accompanying app that provide continuous monitoring and real-time personalized interventions for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. This comprehensive solution includes the Feel Emotion Sensor, Feel App, Feel Therapist, and an Educational Program, all designed to leverage evidence-based behavioral techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology. By integrating proprietary medical-grade wearables and advanced algorithms, Feel Therapeutics aims to deliver objective data and passive monitoring, ultimately enhancing users' mental well-being and fostering lasting positive emotional habits.

Modern Health

Series C in 2020
Modern Life Inc. is a mental health platform designed for companies that prioritize the emotional well-being of their workforce. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a comprehensive suite of services including therapy, coaching, self-guided courses, and wellness resources. It features a network of certified coaches and licensed therapists available in multiple languages, along with tools such as wellness kits and assessments. Modern Life empowers employers to recognize the importance of mental health, promoting destigmatization and enhancing access to mental health services. The company aims to provide a holistic approach to well-being by addressing emotional, professional, social, financial, and physical health, ultimately fostering improved employee productivity and overall well-being.

Elemy

Seed Round in 2020
Sprout Therapy is a health and wellness company that specializes in the fields of information technology, medical, and treatments. Sprout is a tech-enabled platform for autism care that matches children with therapists who create customized treatment plans that can be administered both in-home and online. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Remrise

Seed Round in 2019
Remrise, Inc. is a health and wellness company focused on enhancing sleep through personalized, plant-based supplements. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Remrise offers a unique approach by utilizing a quiz to identify individual sleep issues, allowing for the creation of customized formulas. These formulas are composed of drug-free ingredients, including Reishi, Spine Date Seed, and L-Theanine, which aim to improve sleep cycles without causing grogginess. In addition to its personalized supplements, Remrise provides a digital platform for users to track their sleep and wellness progress, fostering a holistic approach to better sleep habits and overall health.

Feel Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Feel Therapeutics, based in San Francisco, is focused on transforming mental health management through its innovative digital precision medicine platform. The company has developed an emotion-sensing wristband and accompanying app that provide continuous monitoring and real-time personalized interventions for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. This comprehensive solution includes the Feel Emotion Sensor, Feel App, Feel Therapist, and an Educational Program, all designed to leverage evidence-based behavioral techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology. By integrating proprietary medical-grade wearables and advanced algorithms, Feel Therapeutics aims to deliver objective data and passive monitoring, ultimately enhancing users' mental well-being and fostering lasting positive emotional habits.

Blume

Seed Round in 2019
ElleBox provides organic feminine hygiene subscription box service.

Blume

Seed Round in 2019
ElleBox provides organic feminine hygiene subscription box service.

Octave

Seed Round in 2018
Octave Health Group Inc. is a behavioral health provider based in New York that focuses on addressing the mental health needs of young urban professionals. Established in 2017, Octave offers therapy and coaching for a wide range of clinical conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, as well as general emotional well-being concerns such as stress management and self-esteem. The company aims to create a proactive approach to emotional health, akin to the emphasis placed on physical fitness. Its services are designed to be easily integrated into clients' lives and are delivered by a team of experienced psychologists, therapists, and coaches. Octave's innovative model emphasizes accessibility and sustainability, setting a new standard for mental health care through comprehensive and personalized support tailored to individual client needs.

ENSO

Seed Round in 2017
ENSO is a developer of a wearable medical device aimed at providing targeted pain relief. The device is compact and portable, allowing patients to wear it unobtrusively during exercise or daily activities. Utilizing a specialized waveform, ENSO's technology delivers electrical pulses that suppress nerve activity, effectively stopping pain at its source. This method is particularly beneficial for individuals who respond to TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), offering a proven solution to alleviate both physical and metaphorical pain. By enabling patients to manage their pain more effectively, ENSO aims to help them regain confidence and improve their quality of life.

Pendulum

Seed Round in 2014
Pendulum Therapeutics Inc., a microbiome company, produces microbiome-targeted medical probiotics. It offers Pendulum Glucose Control, a medical probiotic for the dietary management of type 2 diabetes. The company also develops prebiotics to help feed the probiotic strains. It sells its products online. Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. was formerly known as Whole Biome Inc. and changed its name to Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. in July 2019. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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