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Ad Astra Ventures

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5 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The firm is dedicated to empowering female founders by providing investment and mentorship to help them overcome gender-based bias and achieve parity in the venture ecosystem. Their approach combines diverse investment styles and backgrounds to deliver on a core mission of helping female founders reach equal standing in the startup world.

Invests inSector AgnosticUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Tracked investments
24

Team Β· 5 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Allison Long PettineΒ· Founding Partnerin
Vidya DinamaniΒ· Founding Partnerin
Courtney BurnettΒ· AAV Fund Leadin
Maria Gonzalez-BlanchΒ· Investment Committee Memberin

What they invest in

from 6 of 24 portfolio companies

Healthtech Γ—2AgTech Γ—1AI & Machine Learning Γ—1Cleantech Γ—1Consumer Γ—1Digital Health Γ—1FemTech Γ—1Future of Work Γ—1

HQs:United StatesΓ—5

Investments Β· 24 tracked

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Aquaaiaquaai.comin𝕏

Aqua AI develops a fish-as-a-service platform with sensors and cameras to monitor water quality and aquatic environments using AI and computer vision.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantech

Aquacyclin𝕏

Escondido, US

Michael Jones(Director)Anil Jha(Director)Orianna Bretschger(Executive Officer, Director)

Cooler Headscoolerheads.comin

Cooler Heads develops scalp cooling technology to prevent hair loss in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

HealthtechMedical Devices

Kate Dilligan(Founder & CEO)inMaria Gonzalez-Blanch(Director)MICHAEL SCHOTZINGER(Director)LIZ TODIA(Director)LIZ ZAMBORY(Director)JASON PESTERFIELD(Director)

Courtroom5courtroom5.comin

Courtroom5 provides a litigation toolkit and guidance system for self-representing litigants (pro se parties) to navigate court procedures, interpret law, and prepare cases without hiring lawyers.

LegalTechDurham, US

Sonja Ebron(Executive Officer, Director)Debra Slone(Executive Officer, Director)

Domaine Santedomaine-sante.com
Domaine SantΓ©

Produces Grape Nectar, a California-grown sugar alternative that is healthier and better-tasting than traditional sugar.

Esasnycesasnyc.com
Frameframeyourfuture.comin

Frame provides personalized fertility care coordination and guidance for individuals at various stages of their fertility journey, including evaluation, expert care teams, and access to vetted medical providers and products.

Digital HealthFemTech

Frame Health falseframefertility.comin
Hydrostasishydrostasis.comin
keggkegg.tech
Kids Care Finder

Childcare platform connecting parents with all child-related services from birth onwards, reducing costs and increasing access to quality care.

Kidscarefinderkidscarefinder.com
Liluwearlilu.com

HealthtechNew York, US

Sujay Suresh Kumar(Executive Officer, Director)Adriana Catalina Vazquez Ortiz(Executive Officer, Director)

Onekinonekin.co
Please Assist Mepleaseassistme.comin𝕏

Please Assist Me provides home management services through teams of W-2 employees called PAMs who help reduce household stress and tasks.

ConsumerFuture of WorkPropTechNashville, US

Stephanie Cummings(Executive Officer, Director)Seany Denson(Executive Officer, Director)

Pumpspottingpumpspotting.comin𝕏

Eliot, US

Caitlin Wege(Director)Amy Van Haren(Executive Officer, Director)

Seaesta Surf

Independent, sustainable swimwear company creating comfortable, purposeful designs for kids inspired by Southern California beach culture.

Seaestasurfseaestasurf.comin𝕏
Seam Social Labsseamsociallabs.comin𝕏
Thecontrolistthecontrolist.com
Thesashbagthesashbag.com
Uqorauqora.com𝕏
Veritycaseveritycase.comin

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does Ad Astra Ventures focus on?
Ad Astra Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Media Β· Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Ep #271 Funding for Women with Silvia Mah, Founding Partner Ad Astra Ventures - YouTube

She Angels Series - Invest In Her Β· Silvia Mah

Highlight video with Silvia Mah the Founding partner of Ad Astra Ventures - YouTube

Startup Steroid Β· Silvia Mah

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Co-investors Β· 1

Firms observed investing alongside Ad Astra Ventures, from public investor directories.

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