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WHYS Ventures

Venture capital

Beverly Hills · Pre-Seed–Growth · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Whys Ventures invests in purpose, partnering with founders who can articulate why their company matters, why the world needs it, and why now. Its venture arm leads pre-seed and seed rounds in tech-enabled, home-based care for underserved populations, drawing on operator experience delivering millions of in-home visits. The growth equity strategy backs proven businesses with product-market fit ready to scale into new geographies and verticals, supported by operational playbooks and leadership recruiting. A complementary real estate strategy provides physical spaces for the healthcare companies it backs. The firm positions itself as operators and builders working alongside founders on capital, strategy, operations, and network.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Beverly Hills, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2023
Tracked investments
10

Team · 6 people

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Yara Sayeh Shahidi· General Partner
Lisa Eckley· Partnerin

Founder mafia

3 people who came through WHYS Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 10 of 10 portfolio companies

Digital Health ×9Healthtech ×9Wellness & Fitness ×5AI & Machine Learning ×1Longevity ×1Medical Devices ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:United States×8

Investments · 10 tracked

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Buckeye Home Healthbuckeyehomehealthcare.comin

Buckeye Home Health Care provides in-home medical treatment and care coordination services for patients recovering at home, administered by various healthcare professionals under physician orders.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessColumbus, US

Buckeye Hospice Carebuckeyehospicecare.com

Buckeye Hospice Care provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services as part of hospice care, focusing on patient safety, comfort, and quality of life.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessOhio, US

Buckeye Senior Carebuckeyeseniorcare.comin

Buckeye Senior Care develops customized care plans for seniors and their family caregivers, offering services ranging from in-home care coordination to remote monitoring through a digital family portal for those with conditions including dementia, diabetes, and critical care needs.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessBuckeye, US

Classic Home Healthclassichomehealth.comin

Classic Home Health Services provides in-home health care services across multiple counties in central and northern Florida.

Digital HealthHealthtechLeesburg, US

MyMobileMDmymobilemdllc.comin

My Mobile MD provides mobile physician services with onsite providers to deliver primary and urgent care directly to patients, emphasizing personalized treatment plans and direct provider relationships outside traditional healthcare settings.

Digital HealthHealthtechIndianapolis, US

Nestmednestmed.comin

Nestmed provides an AI-powered documentation platform for home health and hospice agencies that automates clinical charting, medical coding, and quality assurance.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSaaS

Barak Oshri(Founder)in

Co-investors57Blocks CapitalMischiefSciFi VC

Residenceresidencehc.com

Residence Home Care provides skilled in-home health care services, including physician-coordinated assessments and treatments delivered by clinical professionals at patients' homes.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Scarlet Home Healthcarescarlethomehealthcare.comin

Scarlet Home Healthcare offers personal care aide services that assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, often coordinating with occupational therapy for adaptive equipment use.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Seasons Home Health Careseasonshomehealthcare.comin

Seasons Home Health Care provides in-home medical care and treatment services coordinated by healthcare professionals, serving patients who recover better in their home environment.

HealthtechWellness & Fitness

The LTM Groupltmgroup.orgin

The LTM Group operates a network of home health, personal care, hospice, and rehab companies delivering in-home care and partnering with health systems and payors on value-based care.

Digital HealthHealthtech

D.E. Lawrence(Founder)inTim Huffman(Founder)inDavid Kernsin

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has WHYS Ventures made?
WHYS Ventures has 10 tracked investments.
What stage does WHYS Ventures invest at?
WHYS Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth stages.
What sectors does WHYS Ventures focus on?
WHYS Ventures focuses on Digital Health, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, PropTech.
Where is WHYS Ventures located?
WHYS Ventures is headquartered in Beverly Hills, US.
Does WHYS Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, WHYS Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does WHYS Ventures co-invest with?
WHYS Ventures most often shares deals with 57Blocks Capital, Mischief, SciFi VC, among 3 tracked co-investors.

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