Coyote Ventures
Impact investorSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
Coyote Ventures backs companies working to democratize healthcare access for overlooked populations. Its areas of interest span human health and lifespan, social and structural determinants of health, whole-person health, health systems and infrastructure, and science and frontier technologies. The firm emphasizes health equity, and hosts the Health Equity Innovators Summit to bring together people advancing improved healthcare access through discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and wellness experiences.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
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What they invest in
from 16 of 17 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×9Digital Health ×8FemTech ×7Wellness & Fitness ×5AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2Direct to Consumer ×2Fintech ×2
HQs:United States×10
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×34+ founders×1
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 12 dated
Alvee is a software platform that identifies social and health barriers from clinical notes, automates patient outreach and follow-up, and generates compliant billing documentation for care coordination and navigation services in healthcare settings.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSMiami, US
Nicole Cook(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsMedMountain Ventures
Auggie provides a baby registry platform that combines personalized product recommendations with input from a community of other parents.
Lily Walla(Founder)in
Co-investorsNFXSwizzle Ventures
Betterleave provides wrap-around caregiver support and bereavement services—including coaching, text-based support, and support groups—delivered through providers and employers to help caregivers navigate end-of-life decisions and grief.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Cara Abbott(Founder)inAndy Ambrose(Director)Cara McCarty(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSamara Mejia Hernandez(Director)in
Co-investorsEverywhere VenturesChingona VenturesBread And Butter Ventures, LlcThe Fund
Gabbi offers a clinically-validated online breast cancer risk assessment and virtual visits with nurse practitioners who create personalized care plans and order tests or imaging.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechPortland, US
Kaitlin Christine(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcFemale FoundersOncology Ventures
Hera Biotech develops diagnostics for women's health, aiming to detect conditions that legacy tools miss.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechSan Antonio, US
Somer Baburek(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardPaul Castella(Director)inWendy Smith(Director)Neal Walsdorf, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsPortfoliaVentureDNA
Nolia (Magnolia) provides an interdisciplinary virtual care service for family caregivers supporting people with memory loss or chronic conditions, offering care navigation, therapy for caregivers, group support, respite care, and medical evaluations like memory testing.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Koda provides digital tools for patients and healthcare providers to facilitate complex healthcare discussions and advance care planning, converting conversations into actionable plans.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechHouston, US
Tatiana Fofanova, Ph.D.(Founder)inDesh Mohan, MD(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsTMC Venture FundEcliptic CapitalMudita Venture
Lilac provides AI-powered predictive analytics to healthcare organizations, helping them identify patients at risk and improve quality outcomes in value-based care models.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Neetu(CTO)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpCity LightJoyance PartnersLorimer VenturesAlley Robotics Ventures
Malama develops a digital health platform for managing gestational diabetes in pregnancy, providing data tracking, pattern analysis, and clinical support to reduce adverse maternal outcomes and progression to Type 2 diabetes.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Mika Eddy(Founder)inOrlando Li(Founder)inDaniela Bahamon ArangoShalmali Bane
BoardVeenu Aulakh(Director)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAcumen AmericaWisdom Ventures
Maude is a sexual wellness company that designs and sells body-safe intimacy and personal care products, guided by a medical advisory board.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessBrooklyn, US
Éva Goicochea(Founder)inDakota Johnson(Investor & Co-Creative Director)Dina Epstein(Executive Officer, Director)Eva Iliana Yazmin Cantu(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsNew Theory VenturesOutbound VenturesPortfoliaTrue Beauty VenturesTrue.VU Venture Partners
Millie is a maternity and women's health clinic offering midwifery-led care backed by OB-GYNs and specialists, covering pregnancy, birth, postpartum, gynecology, and hormonal/menopause care.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Co-investorsAmboy Street VenturesForeground CapitalIngeborg InvestmentsJoyance PartnersTMVvenn growth partners+2 more
A parental leave management platform that provides customizable paid leave policies for employers, handling employee claims, disability coverage, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
HR Tech
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Expansion Venture CapitalFf Venture CapitalK Street CapitalOperator Stack+3 more
Joyce (Pom Health) is a doctor-prescribed nutrition care service that connects patients with registered dietitians via telehealth to turn a physician's clinical orders into personalized meal plans, with ongoing food-coaching support by text and biweekly check-ins.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Sunfish is a fertility planning platform offering all-inclusive IVF and egg freezing packages with upfront pricing, financial protection (including partial refunds and unlimited embryo transfers), and a dedicated planning partner.
Digital HealthFemTechFintech
Co-investorsCoho DeeptechHannah Grey VenturesHaymaker Ventures
The Beans is a financial wellness product offered through employers that helps employees create personalized cash flow plans to manage their money and reduce financial stress.
FintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAloft VCEmmeline VenturesOne Planet GroupCommerce VenturesImpulsum VenturesPrecursor Ventures
FlexFits produces menstrual products and advocates for accessible period care.
ConsumerFemTechLos Angeles, US
Lauren Schulte Wang(Founder/CEO)inPanpan Wang(CFO & Cofounder)in
Co-investorsBow CapitalFundersClubHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcQuest Venture PartnersY Combinator
Wile makes plant-derived, naturopath-formulated supplements and rituals for women over 40 to manage perimenopause and menopause symptoms such as stress, mood, irritability, and burnout.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Judy Greer
Co-investorsSerena VenturesSpringdale Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesThe Beans · wealthtechstrategy.com · Dec 9, 2025
Sunfish · femtechinsider.com · Dec 1, 2025
Koda Health · intelligence360.news · Oct 8, 2025
Hera Biotech · femtechinsider.com · Jun 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Coyote Ventures made?
- Coyote Ventures has 18 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Coyote Ventures invest at?
- Coyote Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Coyote Ventures focus on?
- Coyote Ventures focuses on Digital Health, FemTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech, Longevity, Mental Health, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Coyote Ventures located?
- Coyote Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Coyote Ventures lead rounds?
- Coyote Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Coyote Ventures co-invest with?
- Coyote Ventures most often shares deals with Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc, Joyance Partners, Portfolia, among 52 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBuilding Impact Through Science and Investment with Jessica Karr, Founder of Coyote Ventures
Syama Bunten · Jessica Karr
Investor Connect - 684 - Jessica Karr of Coyote Ventures
Hall Martin · Jessica Karr
Jessica Karr Of Coyote Ventures: The Opportunity In Investing In Women’s Health
Fiftyfacespod · Jessica Karr
Ep. 349 Venture Capital for Women with Coyote Ventures founder Jessica Karr
She Angels Series - Invest In Her · Jessica Karr
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