Chai Ventures
Overview
Chai Ventures is a New York City-based pre-seed and seed stage venture capital fund that invests in women-led companies. The firm focuses on sectors where women represent a significant portion of the market and decision-making power, specifically in Consumer, Healthcare + Life Sciences, and the Future of Work.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| MentalHappy | May 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Imera | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Zeen | Feb 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| HacWare | Apr 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Hyivy Health | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Chai Ventures based?
Chai Ventures is headquartered in New York City, New York, United States.
When was Chai Ventures founded?
Chai Ventures was founded in 2019.
How many portfolio companies does Chai Ventures have?
Chai Ventures has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Chai Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include MentalHappy, Imera, Zeen, HacWare, Hyivy Health.
What was Chai Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Chai Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Imera in 2025.
What sectors does Chai Ventures focus on?
Chai Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Chai Ventures focus on?
Chai Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.