Avestria Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco Β· Pre-SeedβLate Stage Β· 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Avestria focuses on two markets it considers overlooked and undervalued: women's health and female-founded life science businesses. It defines women's health as conditions affecting women exclusively (e.g. menopause), differently (e.g. cardiovascular disease), or disproportionately (e.g. Alzheimer's). The firm backs early-stage companies whose products or services use technology and/or data to improve healthcare quality, expand access, lower costs, or empower patients. Targets must be evidence-based, drive clinical or behavioral change, and have scalable commercialization plans that account for healthcare policy, reimbursement, and existing infrastructure, along with a sustainable competitive advantage.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 4 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 12 of 27 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment Γ8Consumer Γ4Wellness & Fitness Γ3Circular Economy Γ1Direct to Consumer Γ1FoodTech Γ1Healthtech Γ1Marketing Tech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ2
Investments Β· 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBusiness Chief is a digital business media outlet publishing news, interviews, videos and rankings on leadership, finance, technology, AI, digital strategy and sustainability topics for corporate executives.
Media & Entertainment
Eat This, Not That! is a content and media site that publishes articles about food, nutrition, restaurants, groceries, and fitness advice for consumer audiences.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Food Business News is an industry news publication covering the food and beverage manufacturing sector, reporting on ingredients, product innovation, and research developments for food manufacturers and industry professionals.
Media & Entertainment
KeVita produces fermented kombucha tea and water kefir beverages containing live probiotics, as well as organic prebiotic drinks marketed for gut health and wellness.
FoodTechWellness & Fitness
PureWow is a digital media and lifestyle publication that covers fashion, food, wellness, entertainment, and home topics for women readers.
Media & Entertainment
Repurpose sells plant-based, compostable household products such as trash bags and toilet paper marketed as non-toxic and eco-friendly, sold direct to consumers via subscription and one-time orders.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Simply Recipes is an online resource offering more than 3,600 tested recipes, cooking guides, and meal plans for home cooks.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
The Healthy is a health and wellness media publication by Reader's Digest that combines expert contributions from doctors, nutritionists, and certified professionals with journalism to provide medically-reviewed health guidance and information.
Media & EntertainmentWellness & Fitness
Well+Good is a media and wellness publication that publishes science-backed health, wellness, and lifestyle content for a general audience interested in integrative health practices.
Media & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Quincy, US
Amanda Klane(Director, Promoter)Arthur Drogue(Director)John Burns(Director)Tyler Ricks(Director)Adam Kaufman(Executive Officer)Andrew G. Harrington(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPentec Health Celebrates 35th Anniversary Β· techcrunch.com Β· Jul 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Avestria Ventures invest at?
- Avestria Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Avestria Ventures focus on?
- Avestria Ventures focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, FemTech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Avestria Ventures located?
- Avestria Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Co-investors Β· 1
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Firms observed investing alongside Avestria Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Avestria Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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