Ataraxia VC
San Francisco, California · Invests in US; Europe; Asia · Website
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Fund companies that help people live longer and live better through science and technology. We support exceptional technical founders solving real health and happiness problems with scientific rigor and consumer appeal. Our data-driven methodology and proprietary ML platform identify outsize return potential in complex early-stage companies.
Likely not a fit for
We avoid wellness theater without scientific backing, me-too consumer apps without defensible technology, teams resistant to analytical rigor, pure software disconnected from health/science, and unproven therapeutic claims without regulatory clarity.
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
1 contact on file
Portfolio
Oishii is a visionary farming company that uses indoor vertical farming techniques to grow premium fruits, including the Omakase Berry, Koyo Berry, Nikko Berry, and Rubī Tomato. The company aims to revolutionize the agriculture industry by combining Japanese fruit culture with cutting-edge technology.
Osmosis is a healthcare education platform that provides learning resources and exam preparation tools for various healthcare professions, including medicine, nursing, and pharmacy.
Paradromics is creating data-driven, BCI-based therapies for untreatable brain-health conditions. Our core technology is a brain-computer interface (BCI) platform engineered for longevity and real-time data processing.
Lark Health provides digital coaching for diabetes management and weight loss, offering personalized health programs and 24/7 support through a digital platform.
Meati Foods specializes in mycelium-based vegan meats, offering nutrient-rich options such as steaks and cutlets.
Aromyx Corporation leverages olfactory sensing technology to measure taste and smell, providing data that enhances product development, quality control, and market insights across various industries.
DermBiont is a company focused on science and leadership in the dermatological field. It has a pipeline of projects and offers career opportunities.
Noctrix Health, Inc. is developing the next generation of clinically validated wearable therapeutics for the management of chronic neurological disorders, specifically targeting Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
Planted is a company focused on providing plant-based food products, emphasizing sustainability and health.
Recent activity
- Aug 2025
Noctrix Health
Series C · Participated
- Dec 2024
Planted
Series B · Participated
- Jan 2024
Noctrix Health
Series C · Participated
- Jan 2020
Orbillion Bio
Seed · Lead
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