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SteelSky Ventures

Atlanta, Georgia · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

Breakthrough healthcare innovations must serve women and underrepresented populations. AI-driven healthcare solutions unlock new markets and address systemic health inequities. Women's health is severely underfunded and represents major opportunity to drive both returns and health impact.

Likely not a fit for

Hardware-only plays, traditional pharma approaches, companies not addressing health equity, companies ignoring underserved populations

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$72M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

7 contacts on file

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Maria Toler Velissaris

General PartnerFounding and Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Casey Albert

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Amy Lambert

Platform & OpsChief Financial Officer

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Carter McClelland

Platform & OpsChairman and Founder, Union Square Advisors

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Rick Majzun

Platform & OpsPresident and COO, Stanford Children's Hospital

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Hurley Doddy

General PartnerFounder and Managing Partner, Emerging Capital Partners

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Rene Haas

CEO, ARM Holdings

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Portfolio

MidiHealthcare Digital

Midi provides insurance-covered care from women's health specialists, focusing on midlife hormonal changes and associated health needs.

ZiplineLogistics Supply Chain

Zipline is on a mission to build the world’s first logistics system that serves all people equally. With operations in eight countries across four continents, and more than 100 million commercial autonomous miles flown to date, Zipline is transforming access to healthcare, consumer products, and food.

Twentyeight HealthHealthcare Digital

Twentyeight Health is a women's telehealth company that provides accessible sexual and reproductive health services, including birth control, emergency contraception, and abortion pills.

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Cayaba CareHealthcare Digital

Cayaba Care is a community-based maternity program that provides wrap-around support throughout pregnancy and postpartum to improve maternal health outcomes.

OriginFintech Payments

Origin is an AI financial advisor company that offers a comprehensive financial platform for budgeting, tracking investments, and optimizing financial futures. It aims to make financial well-being accessible and affordable for everyone.

ProovHealthcare Digital

Proov offers at-home fertility tests and hormone monitoring solutions designed to help women manage their reproductive health, including fertility and perimenopause support.

Ruby LoveEcommerce Marketplaces

Ruby Love offers a range of period underwear, swimwear, and kits designed for women and teens, providing leak-proof solutions for menstrual care.

Motivo HealthHealthcare Digital

Motivo Health provides clinical supervision solutions, matching top-rated clinical supervisors with clinicians to enhance workforce capacity and reduce burnout in healthcare settings.

Bend HealthHealthcare Digital

Bend Health is a national healthcare provider focused on delivering comprehensive mental health care for children, teens, and young adults. Their innovative model aims to increase access, improve quality, and reduce the cost of mental health services for families, providing care without long wait times.

Moving AnalyticsHealthcare Digital

Movn Health is a virtual care provider that helps people achieve their best heart health through a personalized, affordable, and convenient cardiac recovery experience. The program is evidence-based and developed in collaboration with Stanford University.

Lark HealthHealthcare Digital

Lark Health provides digital coaching for diabetes management and weight loss, offering personalized health programs and 24/7 support through a digital platform.

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Research briefRead more
SteelSky Ventures Research Document Executive Overview SteelSky Ventures is a specialized venture capital fund dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare through AI-powered innovations that specifically address gaps in women's health and underserved populations. Founded in 2017 by Maria Toler Velissaris, the firm has established itself as the world's largest dedicated women's health VC fund with $72-

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