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Joyance Partners

Pre-Seed–Series A · 35 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Joyance invests in companies that combine science and technology to cultivate joy and improve living standards. The firm targets the health and consumer sectors, supporting ventures from pre-seed through Series A across North America, Europe, and Asia. Portfolio highlights include companies in microbiome, techbio, food, beauty, and sustainability spaces.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Founded
2017
Tracked investments
15

Team · 35 people

from the firm's website
Alexander Stoeckel· Managing Partner
Alexander Stoeckel· Managing Partner
Bradley Welch· Managing Partner
Charles C Smith· Managing Partner
Toshi Eguchi· Managing Director, Joyance Asia
William Lohse· Founder Emeritus
Alice Ko· Investment Partner
Andrew Nealon· Partner & CTO
Kevin Li· Vice President
Kosho Sato· Investment Partner
Shan Yang· Vice President
Shunya Tachibana· Investment Partner
Thibaud Aguettaz· Investment Partner
Thibault Vanvincq· Investment Partner
Anne DeGheest· Mentor Capitalist, Investor & Corporate Advisor
Arjun Arora· Managing Partner, Format One
Avi Golan· CEO at Oosto
Deborah Lafer Scher· Board Director & Strategic Advisor
Dor Sela· Growth Strategist
Ed Keller· CEO, The Keller Advisory Group
Elizabeth Lim· Strategic Advisor, Fractional CMO & Consultant
Gary Dushnitsky· Academic & Advisor
Jasper Chueng· President, Amazon Japan
Jon Low· Co-Founder & Partner, Format One
Juan Cueva· Director, Early Innovation Partnering at Johnson & Johnson
Kevin Dasch· Startup Executive & Investor
Maria Zhang· VP of Engineering at Google
Mark Blake· Strategy & Corporate Development Leader
Michelle Zhou· Co-Founder and CEO at Juji
Mike Edelhart· Co-Founder Emeritus and Senior Advisor
Nobuhiro Takanuma· Director at JT (Tokyo)
Patrick Nicoll· General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer
Philip Kalikman· Assistant Professor of Real Estate, Finance, & Economics
Richard Pieters· Executive & Growth Leader
Walter Greenleaf· Neuroscientist & Medtech Developer

What they invest in

from 6 of 15 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×4Medical Devices ×3Biotech ×2Digital Health ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1EdTech ×1

HQs:United States×2Germany×1

Investments · 15 tracked

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AOA Dxaoadx.comin𝕏✓ verified

AOA Dx develops a blood-based liquid biopsy platform using mass spectrometry and machine learning to detect ovarian cancer at early stages through tumor-associated biomarkers in serum. The company serves oncologists and patients in women's health diagnostics.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDenver, US

Oriana(CEO)AlexAnna(Chief Regulatory Officer)<UNKNOWN>

Alba Health
Altr
Beelinguappbeelinguapp.comin

Beelinguapp is a language learning app that teaches foreign languages through reading and listening to audiobooks presented in a bilingual side-by-side format. The platform offers news articles, stories, and learning tools like flashcards to help users improve vocabulary and language comprehension.

ConsumerEdTechBerlin, DE

David Montiel

Bubble
Electric Era
Exponent Beauty
Kolibrikolibrilab.com

Kolibri develops technology to manufacture cells using acoustic waves.

BiotechDeep Tech

Kubanda Cryotherapykubandacryotherapy.com

Kubanda develops innovative healthcare solutions for pets, focusing on pet wellness.

HealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness

Nicholas Durr(Advisor and Cofounder)in

Lark
Mission Barns
Nimble
RubyBio
Sharper Sensesharpersense.com

Sharper Sense develops single-use neurostimulation patches worn on the neck to enhance cognition and sensory processing by stimulating nerves and releasing norepinephrine. The product targets military personnel, first responders, shift workers, students, and older adults seeking improved clarity and reduced fatigue-related errors.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Charles Rodenkirch(CEO)Linh Le(CCO)Qi Wang(Inventor)

Sunnysidesunnyside.co

Sunnyside is a digital health platform that combines behavioral coaching, community support, and medication management to help users reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption. The app uses naltrexone and habit-change techniques for individuals seeking to moderate their drinking.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSLos Angeles, US

Nick AllenIan Andersen

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Joyance Partners invest at?
Joyance Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Joyance Partners focus on?
Joyance Partners focuses on Biotech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.

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