Black Jays Ventures
Venture capitalNew York Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Black Jays invests in early-stage founders solving modern family challenges. The firm focuses on four primary categories: digital health and wellness (behavioral/mental health, fitness, nutrition, aging and longevity); care and caregiving (eldercare, childcare, pet care); personal finance (modern savings solutions, alternative investments, financial equity and inclusion); and education and learning (early childhood enrichment, lifelong learning, unique pathways). The firm provides hands-on support in go-to-market strategy, product and operational expertise, and follow-on funding facilitation through its investor network.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 4 people
from the firm's websiteAmit leads sourcing, evaluation, and investment decisions at Black Jays. He began his career as a global strategy consultant with Deloitte advising media, telecoms, and technology clients on corporate strategy and digital transformation. Prior to founding Black Jays, he was an active advisor and investor to early-stage digital media and consumer startups in London and New York, and serves as a Board Member with the New York Angels.
Jay began his career in Equity Research before joining Dig as an operator for five years, supporting tech and growth initiatives. He has been an active advisor to early-stage founders in the Consumer ecosystem and holds a BA and MS from Brown University in Economics and Engineering.
Brian is a Principal at Black Jays and CTO of Parallel Markets. He has founded and led engineering, data science, and product teams across multiple industries including e-commerce, media, and energy. His prior roles include positions at Vox Media, the Washington Post, LivingSocial, ZOLA Electric, and the Atlantic as VP of Data and Growth. He was co-founder and CTO of OpBandit, acquired by Vox Media in 2015.
Tim is a Principal responsible for sourcing, vetting deals, and working with founders to execute their vision. He spent the past decade as an operator, most recently as CEO and founder of ToneDen, which was acquired by Eventbrite in 2020. As a designer and engineer, he brings expertise in launching consumer and enterprise products, commercialization, go-to-market strategy, and digital marketing.
What they invest in
from 18 of 56 portfolio companiesHealthtech Γ12Consumer Γ7Digital Health Γ7FemTech Γ5AI & Machine Learning Γ3E-commerce Γ3SaaS Γ3Wellness & Fitness Γ3
HQs:United StatesΓ9MongoliaΓ1
Investments Β· 56 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA primary care and obesity/metabolic health clinic offering virtual and in-person visits with integrated nutrition counseling, health coaching, and remote patient monitoring to help patients achieve personalized wellness goals.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness<UNKNOWN>, US
Acorns provides automated investment services that allow users to invest in diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) composed of stocks and bonds, with options including Bitcoin-linked ETFs. The platform serves individual investors seeking to build wealth through portfolio management tailored to their age, time horizon, and risk tolerance.
FintechUnknown, US
Allara provides virtual specialized care for women's health, particularly hormonal and metabolic conditions like PCOS, combining medical expertise from OBGYNs, endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, and registered dietitians with personalized lifestyle and nutrition planning.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Not named on page<UNKNOWN>
Fig.1 develops dermatologist-formulated skincare products, particularly retinol-based treatments for consumers seeking evidence-based solutions for fine lines, dark circles, and skin health. The company is founded by physicians and entrepreneurs focused on clinical rigor in consumer skincare.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessPasadena, US
Dr. Courtney Rubin, MD, MBE, FAAD(Co-Founder & Board-Certified Dermatologist)Kimmy Scotti(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)Dr. Panta Rouhani Schaffer, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAD(Chief Product Development Officer)
Hallyhair produces ammonia-free, resorcinol-free, and chemical-free hair color products for consumers. The company emphasizes a cleaner formulation that excludes harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens, and PPD.
ConsumerDirect to Consumer
Level Zero Health develops electrochemical and microfluidic biosensor platforms for point-of-care and continuous diagnostic devices. The company serves healthcare providers and patients requiring faster, more accessible diagnostic solutions.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
UlaIreneBobi
Lion Pose develops dermatologist-formulated skincare products clinically tested on diverse skin tones to address conditions like hyperpigmentation, melasma, acne, and eczema. The brand adheres to a rigorous 5-point clinical testing standard including third-party validation and inclusive testing across all skin types.
ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Nisha Phatak(Founder)inMadhu(Co-founder)Nisha(Co-founder)
Lotus Health AI develops AI-driven healthcare software that provides continuous, personalized patient care available 24/7. The platform serves patients and healthcare providers seeking to improve care continuity and accessibility.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
KJ Dhaliwal(Founder & CEO)Zekka Nelson(Founder & CTO)
Naadam sources and produces cashmere products from Mongolia, using hand-combing methods to ensure animal welfare and sustainability. The company specializes in high-quality cashmere garments made from longer fibers sourced from Mongolian goats.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew MaterialsMongolia, MN
Matthew ScanlanDiederik Rijsemus
Oula delivers maternity care before, during, and after pregnancy through a team of midwives, OBGYNs, and care navigators. The company prioritizes shared decision-making, personalized care, and equitable access to maternal health services.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US
Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD(Associate Medical Director and Director of Mental Health)
Package Free Shop produces laundry detergent pods made from bio-based, plastic-free materials for household consumers. The products use minimal synthetic ingredients and water-soluble wood pulp packaging instead of traditional plastic.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerUSA, US
Lauren Singer
Passport provides an international shipping and fulfillment platform for direct-to-consumer brands, offering cross-border logistics, landed-cost checkout, compliance management, and local fulfillment services. The platform integrates with major ecommerce and logistics systems to help brands expand globally while reducing operational complexity.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
White-label marketplace platform enabling brands to create customizable e-commerce stores.
Sequel manufactures re-engineered spiral-design tampons with patented technology for improved absorption and leak prevention. The products are FDA-cleared medical devices designed and founded by female engineers and athletes.
ConsumerFemTechHealthtech
Amanda CalabreseGreta Meyer
Solace provides patient advocacy services that help individuals navigate healthcare systems and secure treatments and approvals. The company connects patients with advocates who manage care coordination, approvals, and quality-of-life support, covered by insurance nationwide.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Jeremy Gurewitz(Founder & CEO)
Teal Health offers at-home cervical cancer screening using the FDA-authorized Teal Wand device, which collects samples for HPV testing with the same accuracy as in-office collection. The service is designed for women ages 25-65 and includes virtual visits with medical providers, lab testing, and result management through a patient portal.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Thrive Global provides a Microsoft Teams integration that embeds wellbeing tools, stress-reduction features, and science-backed habit-building microsteps directly into employee workflows.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechSaaSWellness & Fitness
Arianna Huffington(Founder & CEO)
Air provides a content organization and asset management platform for creative and marketing teams. The platform helps creators manage multiple versions of files, reduce time spent on file management, and streamline workflows across disconnected tools.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
Fi develops smart collars and wearable technology for dogs that track location, safety, and health metrics to help dog owners monitor their pets' wellbeing. The company serves dog owners with real-time tracking, health insights, and wellness monitoring features.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechIoT
Jonathan(Founder & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Black Jays Ventures invest at?
- Black Jays Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Black Jays Ventures focus on?
- Black Jays Ventures focuses on Consumer, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Mental Health, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Black Jays Ventures located?
- Black Jays Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
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