Ventures

As investors, we accelerate innovation to support equity-centered solutions that improve the mental health and well-being of young people.

Program Overview

We see investment in today’s equity-centered solutions as a critical pathway toward building a future where young people live joyful and purpose-filled lives. We believe that change-makers with lived experience are best suited to lead their communities and build solutions that result in successful well-being outcomes. That’s why we invest in and partner with those who are committed to advancing the mental health and well-being of Black, Brown, Queer, low-income, and other underserved young people.

We invest in solutions that meet young people’s needs and create lasting positive impacts for future generations.

active companies

75%

of founders with lived experience

$13mi

deployed

4.3mi

youth served, 87% of which are BIPOC and 77% low income

Investment Criteria

Health Equity

We prioritize founders who are building solutions that are intentionally inclusive of Black, Brown, Queer, low-income, and other underserved young people.

Youth Focus

We invest in companies building scalable solutions designed to improve the mental health and well-being of adolescents (ages 10-25). This age group does not need to be the sole population the company serves but needs to be a core focus area.

Lived Experience

We support founders with lived experience among the communities they aim to serve, whether that is a shared demographic affiliation, experience with the conditions the company is treating, or some other relevant life experience that makes them uniquely well-positioned to understand the needs and propose impactful solutions.

Stage

We typically invest from Seed to Series A and in companies demonstrating early evidence of product-market fit and efficacy, such as traction with several paying customers.

Investment Portfolio

Driving impact requires collaborative and youth-centered solutions for mental health equity and innovation.

Blackbird Health

Blackbird Health looks at the whole child to fully understand mental health & behavioral challenges to address what's causing them harm.

TRACE

A social networking app created to foster a brighter and more gender-affirming future for transgender and non-binary people.

Valera Health

Provide high quality, compassionate mental healthcare to those who need it most when they need it most.

Sonar Mental Health

Using a combination of AI and human connection, Sonar Mental Health boost student outcomes with a smart well-being coach.

Healthy Young Minds

Helping children and teens build the strategies they need to become more resilient, self-sufficient, regulated and functional.

Nest Health

Nurturing families by bringing convenient, compassionate healthcare into the homes of those who need it most.

SocialRX

America’s leader in healthcare-grade social prescribing

Reema Health

Integrated behavioral health services combined with social needs navigation to deliver comprehensive whole-person care.

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Get in Touch

If your organization is aligned with our focus areas, send us a non-confidential pitch deck and include the following in an email introduction: a brief description of the business concept, market need, backgrounds of the founders and management, and how the organization will improve the health and well-being of young people. Someone will reply to you within 2-4 weeks.