Phyto Partners
Venture capitalBoca Raton · Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Phyto Partners backs early industry operators in emerging, not-yet-mainstream markets, drawing on its experience helping grow the legal cannabis industry. The firm believes a neurowellness and brain health megatrend is emerging, positing that people will increasingly prioritize mental wellbeing. Through its psychedelic-focused fund, Phyto Psyche, the firm applies the same early-mover venture capital approach it used in cannabis to identify attractive opportunities the broader financial community has yet to recognize, connecting with the right people and providing venture capital to early operators in these developing sectors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesInvestments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBoulder, US
Christopher Zalewski(Founder)Jonathan Vaught(Founder)Nick Hofmeister(Founder)
Co-investorsKEY Investment PartnersHALLEY Venture PartnersSalveo CapitalSand Hill Angels
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Phyto Partners invest at?
- Phyto Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Phyto Partners focus on?
- Phyto Partners focuses on AdTech, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Healthtech, Mental Health, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Phyto Partners located?
- Phyto Partners is headquartered in Boca Raton, US.
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