Ad Astra Ventures
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Investment thesis
Ad Astra partners with visionary founders to unlock their authentic leadership potential and navigate business growth. The firm emphasizes pragmatism, creative thinking, and authenticity, helping founders move beyond traditional approaches. By backing diverse teams and removing barriers to entrepreneurial success, the firm seeks to support founders in building sustainable, impactful businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 20 of 22 portfolio companiesConsumer ×6FemTech ×6Digital Health ×5Wellness & Fitness ×5Direct to Consumer ×4E-commerce ×4Healthtech ×4Circular Economy ×3
HQs:United States×14
Who they back
founder profiles across 12 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×6
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
Givaudan ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12021 · 12020 · 12019 · 12018 · 26 dated
Aquaai builds bio-inspired, fishlike underwater vehicles equipped with cameras and plug-and-play sensors to collect subsurface water data, offered on a Fish-as-a-Service model.
Climate TechDeep TechRobotics
LianeSimeon P.(Founder)in
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)
Aquacycl provides onsite industrial wastewater treatment using its patented technology to treat high-strength wastewater without dilution, offering energy-neutral operation, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and water reuse.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodEscondido, US
Orianna Bretschger(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Jones(Director)Anil Jha(Director)
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Next Wave Impact8090 Industries
Cooler Heads develops scalp cooling technology to prevent hair loss in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSan Diego, US
Kate Dilligan(Founder & CEO)in
BoardMaria Gonzalez-Blanch(Director)inMICHAEL SCHOTZINGER(Director)inLIZ TODIA(Director)LIZ ZAMBORY(Director)inJASON PESTERFIELD(Director)
Co-investorsAloft VCAstiaCALIFORNIA INNOVATIONGolden SeedsMutual Capital PartnersRobin Hood Ventures+1 more
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)inDebra Slone(Executive Officer, Director)in
ALL-SASS is a liquid sweetener made from California wine grapes (Gewurztraminer and Riesling varieties) that serves as a natural, low-glycemic sugar alternative for beverages, cocktails, and culinary applications.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Diego, US
Produces Grape Nectar, a California-grown sugar alternative that is healthier and better-tasting than traditional sugar.
Esas makes fine fragrances formulated with 100% natural, certified organic ingredients and free from synthetic chemicals, positioning them as a non-toxic, skin-nourishing alternative to conventional perfumes.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessNew York, US
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
Jessica Bell van der Wal(Founder & CEO)inCorey van der Wal(Founder)in
Co-investorsCake VenturesCity LightFlare Capital PartnersKli CapitalStone Mountain VenturesThe MBA Fund+5 more
Frame is a virtual fertility care service that provides personalized evaluations, plans, and support from a dedicated team of medical providers, coaches, and care coordinators.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalTop Corner Capital
Hydrostasis develops technology focused on helping aging adults maintain health through hydration monitoring, leveraging expertise in optical technology, data science, and biology.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechIoTLongevityWellness & Fitness
Debbie K. Chen, PhD(Founder)in
Co-investorsigniteXL Venture
kegg is a medical-grade silicone fertility tracking device that measures changes in the vaginal environment and cervical mucus to identify a woman's most fertile days, paired with a companion app that provides daily fertility scores and ovulation probability.
Digital HealthFemTechHardware
Co-investorsQQ CapitalTexas HALO FundSOSV
Childcare platform connecting parents with all child-related services from birth onwards, reducing costs and increasing access to quality care.
Lilu develops an app to support breastfeeding mothers and runs beta programs to gather user feedback on the product.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Adriana Catalina Vázquez Ortiz(Founder)Sujay Suresh Kumar(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsChloe CapitalLair East Labs
oneKIN provides creative technology solutions for small businesses, particularly BIPOC-owned enterprises, to increase visibility and drive sustainable growth through an ecommerce marketplace and livestream shopping app.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsCapital Innovators
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)inSeany Denson(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalBlack Tech Nation VenturesInnova Memphis, Inc.Techstars
Pumpspotting offers software and tools that blend emotional and informational support with practical resources to help parents with breastfeeding, pumping, and baby-feeding at home, at work, and on the go.
Digital HealthFemTechSaaSEliot, US
Amy Van Haren(Executive Officer, Director)Caitlin Wege(Director)
Co-investorsLaunchpad Venture GroupMaine Venture FundSincere
Seaesta Surf is a children's apparel brand that produces organic cotton t-shirts and swimwear designed for young surfers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceCalifornia, US
co:census is a research and design firm that conducts community engagement and transportation studies for cities and government agencies.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechImpact & Social GoodSocialNew York, US
Co-investorsNew Age Capital
Sash sells structured handbags and accessories, primarily through direct-to-consumer channels with offerings that include leather and nylon collections sold online.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSan Diego, US
Nichole MacDonald(Founder)in
TheControList is compliance software that reduces the time and costs associated with audit preparation.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSCarlsbad, US
ShannonDon
Uqora develops consumer supplements and drink mixes focused on urinary tract and bladder health, using ingredients such as cranberry and D-Mannose.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessSan Diego, US
Spencer Gordon(Executive Officer, Director)Jennifer Ryan(Executive Officer, Director)
Verity manufactures precision metal products and refillable packaging solutions that emphasize durability and recyclability for consumer brands seeking sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerNew Materials
Co-investorsInterlock Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCooler Heads · intelligence360.news · Aug 25, 2026
Frame · finsmes.com · May 11, 2026
Uqora · pharmavite.com · Apr 21, 2026
Hydrostasis · unlimitventures.com · Dec 1, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ad Astra Ventures made?
- Ad Astra Ventures has 22 tracked investments.
- What sectors does Ad Astra Ventures focus on?
- Ad Astra Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does Ad Astra Ventures co-invest with?
- Ad Astra Ventures most often shares deals with Backstage Capital, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Techstars, among 31 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEp #271 Funding for Women with Silvia Mah, Founding Partner Ad Astra Ventures
She Angels Series - Invest In Her · Silvia Mah
Highlight video with Silvia Mah the Founding partner of Ad Astra Ventures
Startup Steroid · Silvia Mah
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Golden Seeds is an angel investment network founded in 2004 that focuses on funding women-led companies. It has invested more than $200 million in such companies since inception.
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