Maria Velissaris
InvestorManaging Partner at SteelSky Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1M
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Maria Velissaris is a Black female GP who built one of the largest women's-health VC funds to uplift women-owned businesses and close maternal and access gaps for women of color.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedical Devices
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Maria Velissaris?
- Maria Velissaris is a Black female GP who built one of the largest women's-health VC funds to uplift women-owned businesses and close maternal and access gaps for women of color.
- Where does Maria Velissaris work?
- Maria Velissaris is Managing Partner at SteelSky Ventures.
- What does Maria Velissaris invest in?
- Maria Velissaris invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices.
- What check size does Maria Velissaris write?
- Maria Velissaris typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- What companies has Maria Velissaris invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Mae Health, Motivo, myLaurel, Ruby Love.








