Ad Astra Ventures
Impact investor5 people tracked
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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team Β· 5 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 6 of 24 portfolio companiesHealthtech Γ2AgTech Γ1AI & Machine Learning Γ1Cleantech Γ1Consumer Γ1Digital Health Γ1FemTech Γ1Future of Work Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ5
Investments Β· 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCooler 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)
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)
Produces Grape Nectar, a California-grown sugar alternative that is healthier and better-tasting than traditional sugar.
Childcare platform connecting parents with all child-related services from birth onwards, reducing costs and increasing access to quality care.
HealthtechNew York, US
Sujay Suresh Kumar(Executive Officer, Director)Adriana Catalina Vazquez Ortiz(Executive Officer, Director)
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)
Eliot, US
Caitlin Wege(Director)Amy Van Haren(Executive Officer, Director)
Independent, sustainable swimwear company creating comfortable, purposeful designs for kids inspired by Southern California beach culture.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does Ad Astra Ventures focus on?
- Ad Astra Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEp #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.





