Joyance 2

Joyance Partners, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It specializes in startups and emerging technologies that empower individuals to improve their health and well-being, with a particular interest in health tech and consumer sectors. The firm invests in companies that leverage science and technology to cultivate joy and enhance lives, targeting pre-seed to Series A rounds in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Omar Al-Busaidi

Investment Partner and Venture Partner

Yang Chen

Investor

Jun Deng Ph.D

Investment Partner

Sonia Dewar

Investment Partner

Mike Edelhart

Managing Partner

Toshi Eguchi

Managing Director, Joyance Asia

Jim Louderback

Venture Partner

Hidenari Nakayama Ph.D

Venture Partner, Joyance Partners

Neal O'Hara

Venture Partner

Seth Rosenblatt

Venture Partner

Charles Smith

Venture Partner

Nobuhiro Takanuma

Partner, Joyance Partners

Neha Tanna

Venture Partner

Bradley Welch

Venture Partner

Past deals in Infants

Millie

Series A in 2025
Millie is a maternity clinic designed to enhance the healthcare experience for expectant and new mothers. Founded by individuals with personal and professional backgrounds in maternal care, Millie focuses on improving clinical outcomes while offering a seamless healthcare journey. The clinic provides a range of services, including remote health monitoring, home postpartum visits, and personalized parenthood support through a dedicated application. Additionally, Millie offers one-to-one doula coaching, ensuring mothers receive comprehensive care, expert guidance, and emotional support during and after pregnancy.

Smilo

Series A in 2018
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products, developed with input from doctors, scientists, and engineers. The company operates an online retail platform that offers a range of baby care items, including bottles, pacifiers, loungers, washcloths, and blankets. Smilo focuses on providing parents with high-quality products designed to meet the needs of their babies, ensuring convenience and support in early parenting. By combining expertise and thoughtful design, Smilo aims to enhance the experience of caring for infants.
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