Updated: June 13, 2026
About the program
Program type
Investment stage
Investment focus areas
Historically Ignored Founder
Black
Overlooked Teams
Connected Health
Diversity
Latina
Inclusion
Latino
Under-Represented
Wellness
Biomarker
Telehealth
Bioimaging
Woman Lead
Immigrant (1st Or 2nd Generation)
Healthier Living
Second Generation
Med Device
Health
Digital Health
In Vitro Diagnostics
Woman
People Of Color
IVD
Female Founders
Latinx
First Generation
Female Led
Ehealth
Female Founded
Recurring
Underrepresented Founders
US Military Veteran
Longevity
Diverse
Women-Led
SaaS
Immigrants
Proteomics
B2C
B2b2c
Lesbian
MedTech
Mental Health
Female Founder
Female Entrepreneur
Underestimated Founders
Medical Devices
Immigrant Founders
B-To-C
Bipoc
Disabled
Wellbeing
Femtech
Subscription
Woman Led
Gay
Women
Inclusive
African American
LGBT
Therapy
women's
Medical Device
Healthcare
Diagnostics
Tech-Enabled Health
Female
HealthTech
Immigrant
D&I
Consumer
Description
Chai Ventures is a NYC-based pre-seed and seed-stage fund investing in women-led companies. We focus on sectors where women comprise a significant portion of the total addressable market, particularly through their decision-making and spending power.
Location
Program details
Value add
Our approach is holistic, supporting women entrepreneurs with a multifaceted strategy that recognizes the essential role of women as both capital allocators and recipients. By fostering relationships with women check-writers, both emerging and established, we aim to strengthen their confidence and commitment to investing in women-led startups at their firms.
Investment offer
Check size$100 – $2,000,000
Can lead rounds
Yes
Lead preference
Sometimes
Funding requirements
We invest in women-led consumer, health/wellness, future of work, SaaS