Ataraxia VC
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Early-stage investor specializing in companies that help people live longer and better, offering complementary expertise via two funds: delightful moments and the science of health and happiness.
Team · 4 people
from curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 5 of 7 portfolio companiesBiotech ×2Digital Health ×2Healthtech ×2Medical Devices ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Creator Economy ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12021 · 12020 · 12016 · 22015 · 16 dated
Boundless (Thrive) offers a personalized digital health app that helps users adopt small daily behavior changes across five areas — food, movement, sleep, stress management, and social connection — through baseline assessments and tailored daily guidance.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Arianna Huffington(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Focal VenturesJoyance PartnersNew York Venture PartnersRevolutionSocial Starts
DermBiont develops SM-030, a topical drug candidate targeting melasma, a skin pigmentation disorder, by inhibiting PKC-beta to address the underlying cause of hyperpigmentation.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesBoston, US
Robert Brucker(Executive Officer)inKarl R. Beutner(Executive Officer, Director)inNichola Eliovits(Executive Officer, Director)inMax Dawson(Executive Officer)in
BoardWilder Ramsey(Director)inJennifer Lee(Director)
Co-investorsCivilization Ventures Management, LlcJoyance PartnersOlive Tree CapitalStart CapitalToba CapitalValia Ventures+2 more
Epicore Biosystems is a digital health company that develops wearable sweat-sensing devices measuring hydration, electrolyte loss, skin temperature, motion and other biomarkers.
BiotechCambridge, US
Roozbeh Ghaffari(CEO/Co-Founder/Board Member)inJohn Rogers(Co-Founder/Board Member)inAlexander J. Aranyosi(Executive Officer)inAJ Aranyosi, PhD(Chief Digital Officer/Co-Founder)Stephen Lee(Chief Technology Officer/Co-Founder)inJames Ryan(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCastor VenturesJoyance PartnersMilkbox PartnersSteele Foundation for HopePegasus Tech Ventures
Scatter is the developer of Depthkit, software for volumetric filmmaking and 3D video capture.
Creator EconomyDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentNew York
Andrew Scott(Founder)in
Co-investorsEniac VenturesJoyance PartnersSocial StartsWXR FundLux CapitalMax Ventures+1 more
Sigrid Therapeutics develops non-pharmaceutical solutions for blood sugar control and weight management using its patented SiPore silica technology, which slows the digestion of carbohydrates and fats in the gut.
HealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness
Sana Alajmovic(Co-founder & CEO)
Co-investorsJoyance Partners
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
OgaOriginal Stitch
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsScatteracq. by Evercoast
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latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ataraxia VC made?
- Ataraxia VC has 7 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Ataraxia VC invest at?
- Ataraxia VC invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Ataraxia VC's typical check size?
- Ataraxia VC typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.
- What sectors does Ataraxia VC focus on?
- Ataraxia VC focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Consumer, FoodTech, Healthtech, Social.
- Where is Ataraxia VC located?
- Ataraxia VC is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Ataraxia VC lead rounds?
- Ataraxia VC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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