Kaya Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that invests in companies redefining health. Our strategy is grounded in investing in pre-seed rounds within overlooked markets, where we can drive alpha through differentiated networks and insights in the spaces we invest.
Excited to share that Elektra's Co-Founder & CEO Jannine Versi has been selected as a 2024 Rock Health Innovation Fellow!
Jannine is looking forward to sharing her healthcare expertise with (and learning from!) an outstanding group of leaders who are centering lived experience in their approach to digital health innovation — from nutrition to personalized medicine to behavioral health.
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Thanks for the shoutout Syama! And thanks to Julie Castro Abrams of How Women Lead and How Women Invest for building The New Table.
We're honored to be amongst leaders like these in building the next generation of leading venture firms.
Making change in the world through exercising capital. Host of wealth expander podcast Getting Rich Together.
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Thank you Julie for sharing your vision for women building power, wealth and impact. The New Table is on a mission to activate 10,000 women to invest in venture. With incredible VC's like Emmeline VenturesKaya VenturesDawn DobrasFabric VCHalogen Ventures and dozens of others listed, there is a fund for every sector and stage run by a woman, and the Values-Based Investing Tool is how to find the right one for you.
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One of my favorite athletes to watch during the #Paris2024 Olympics was Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers. Her athleticism is beyond impressive but even moreso is her mindset.
You might have noticed her writing in her notebook between jumps. After each jump she rates her performance, provides feedback for the next round, and writes motivational quotes. It serves as a reset to get her in the right space for her next move.
Additionally, she comes prepared, recruits champions, and stays positive:
📒She approaches each jump with extreme consistency, having put in the reps
📒 She builds support from the crowd before every attempt, raising the energy and building hype
📒 She smiles and cheers for herself after every jump, whether or not she clears the bar
We can learn so much about building a performance mindset from athletes like Nicola.
Who else did you learn from this Olympics? Would love to hear more stories about the individuals behind the sports!
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The Olympic Village has offered athletes and their delegations free healthcare since the 1932 Los Angeles Games. But not many athletes know the option exists.
Ariana Ramsey, OLY is changing that.
Ariana Ramsey, came to Paris as a rugby player. She is leaving as a healthcare influencer.
Her viral statement on TikTok, “Like, what?!”, epitomizes many American's reaction to the US healthcare system, which often results in high costs and confusion for patients. Now, US Olympians are using their time at Paris 2024 to get basic preventative healthcare they may not be able to afford at home.
Some quick stats:
🎗 More than a quarter of US athletes report earning less than $15k per year
🎗 40% said they paid out of pocket for healthcare (average pp cost of $9.2k)
Athletes like Ariana are taking to social and building their brands just to earn enough to compete... and to hopefully cover their healthcare costs.
Curious for thoughts on how we can better resource our athletes. Comment below - I'd love to hear your ideas.
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The ability to boost representation through sports is incredible to see through the lens of The 2024 Olympics in Paris. As Coach Kemper shares in her recent Op-ed:
“Throughout history, sports have been a unique bridge between nations, fostering dialogue and understanding where politics often falter.
Today, despite the geopolitical tensions between major powers, sports continue to offer a platform for dialogue, collaboration, mutual respect and most of all — fun!“
"The first time women were allowed to compete in the Olympic Games was in Paris in 1900; they made up just 2.2 percent of competitors. 👟
Now for the first time ever, back in Paris, female athletes not only have equal representation at the games — women have brought home the majority of medals for Team USA so far." 🥇
Loved this OpEd from Coach Kathy Kemper in The Hill on the impact of sports diplomacy.
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What we're following: Advancing women’s health research and innovation in sports.
The Olympics is shining a light on the incredible performance, resilience, and spirit of women athletes. It's exciting to see the work from groups like Kynisca Innovation Hub to advance this space.
Exciting news! Wellen is thrilled to announce its acquisition by Bone Health Technologies, a pioneering company in the field of osteoporosis prevention and bone health.
This strategic move strengthens our commitment to enhancing wellness and preventive healthcare through innovative solutions. As part of BHT, the team will continue to innovate and lead the way in proactive healthcare solutions. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey to better health and well-being!
At Kaya Ventures we’re celebrating the unstoppable rise of women's sports!
Women's sports is rewriting the playbook. Our Managing Partner, Madeline Darcy had the privilege to witness its momentum firsthand at the recent Angel City FC match honoring Juneteenth alongside the All Raise community. The energy was electric as we cheered on hashtag
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#AngelCityFC.
Thank you to Robyn Ward for coming to speak with our group, and for sharing the story behind building ACFC. As one of the OG women investors in LA, we so appreciate learning from you!
Thank you, Robyn, Kara, and the many other amazing individuals behind ACFC for pioneering change and inspiring us all to champion inclusion in sports. Let's continue amplifying women's voices and supporting their achievements on and off the field.
#WomenInSports#Juneteenth#Empowerment#Inclusion
Exciting News from Kaya Ventures portfolio company, Soulside!
We're thrilled to announce that Soulside, an AI-enabled platform revolutionizing mental health support, has been selected as one of the 2024 UCSF Rosenman Innovators. 🚀
The UCSF Rosenman Institute recognizes Soulside for its groundbreaking approach in offering group-based mental health support through AI-led live sessions and text support. This prestigious program highlights Soulside's commitment to transforming patient care and advancing mental health solutions.
Congratulations to Surabhi Bhandari and the entire Soulside team for this well-deserved recognition! 🎉
Learn more about Soulside and their innovative journey:
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Capturing moments of innovation and collaboration at the vibrant Recast Capital Summit in Sonoma. An inspiring gathering of minds committed to driving change in venture capital. #venturecapital#familyoffice