True Wealth Ventures

We're doing a happy dance for our amazing portfolio company Refiberd, who just earned the US winner title at the eBay x Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Circular Fashion Fund! ?? From our front-row seat, we've watched these textile recycling innovators transform waste into opportunity. Now they're London-bound for the global finals, and we couldn't be more excited. Cheering you all the way! Sarika Bajaj Tushita Gupta

Sara Brand, Ph.D. and Kerry Rupp are excited to be participating in the Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp (WEB) | Climate Tech June 24th in NYC along with a number of other investors focused on environmental health and presented by Project W and Independence Point Advisors. Applications are now open for this program for women founders building B2B climate tech solutions that have raised a Seed or Series A round or have achieved equivalent traction through revenue growth or alternative financing, including in clean energy, industrial decarbonization, novel materials and agricultural technologies. Details and a link to apply are here: https://bit.ly/4iMtZrA

We're proud to spotlight the transformative work being done by Fort Health, one of our incredible portfolio companies led by visionary founder and CEO: Natalie Schneider. Fort Health’s mission to redesign mental health care for children and teens represents exactly the kind of innovative, impactful solutions that True Wealth Ventures seeks to support. As shared in a recent interview with Laura (Miller) Dyrda of Becker's Healthcare, Fort Health is tackling the youth mental health crisis by focusing on three key pillars: 1. Expanding access to care for the one in five children experiencing mental health disorders through collaborative care models and insurance coverage 2. Leveraging technology thoughtfully to enhance the human connection at the heart of effective treatment 3. Building strategic partnerships with pediatricians, schools, and insurers to scale their impact Fort Health exemplifies our commitment to backing founders who combine clinical excellence with innovation to address critical healthcare challenges. Check out their full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gT3t7C9U #WomenInHealthtech #VentureCapital #MentalHealth #DigitalHealth

Amidst the #SXSW excitement a couple weeks ago, True Wealth Ventures was busy fostering a powerful network of women investors at our 4th Women Funders Dinner, co-hosted alongside Project W - Davis Wright Tremaine (with Lynn Loacker, Tanea Foglia and Emily Fallon Baum and J.P. Morgan (with Ashley Brueckner, CFA, Michelle Yeh Gillis and Ashley Rossi). Our Founding General Partner, Sara Brand, Ph.D. Brand, connected with fellow women GPs in venture in town for SXSW to exchange investment strategies, share deal flow, and strengthen our collective community. When women are at VC firms, those firms are 3x more likely to invest in a woman CEO, so we believe strengthening this network will facilitate the flow of VC $ to more female founders. This group really bonded two years ago during a challenging banking situation that affected us all – and these relationships have only grown stronger through our shared journeys. Thank you to our co-hosts Lynn Loacker and the Project W team at Davis Wright Tremaine, J.P. Morgan’s Austin powerhouse team and Molly Klein, the event planner extraordinaire, for another powerful collaboration! We are already looking forward to next year's SXSW and the continued growth of this exceptional community of women investors! Danielle Allen Nia Batts Lisa Burton, PhD Sophia Bush Emma Cartmell Kathryn Cavanaugh Kristina Chapple Lawton Cummings Sarah Foley Sheila Gulati Andrea Lamari Michelle Lemmons-Poscente Annie Luchsinger Oksana Malysheva ???? Cat Middleton Elisa Miller-Out Sabari Raja Carli Sapir Naseem Sayani Corey Vernon Martina Welkhoff Pamela York #WomenInVC #SXSW2025 #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #WomenInvestors

Curious about venture capital? Want to understand how VCs evaluate startups and support founders? Sign up to receive a recording of True Wealth Ventures' "VC Primer: Women Investing in Women" session. Our General Partners share insights on: The current landscape of female-led startups How the VC industry works Becoming a limited partner in a VC fund Key factors in evaluating investments Navigating the traditionally male-dominated VC world Whether you're considering becoming an investor or just want to understand the VC ecosystem better, this primer provides valuable insights from our experience investing in women-led companies improving human and environmental health. Register here to receive the recording: https://bit.ly/40t6ih1 #VentureCapital #WomenInVC #InvestingInWomen #FemaleFounders

We're proud to see Natalie Schneider: Founder and CEO of Fort Health, a True Wealth Ventures portfolio company, recognized in Inc. Magazine's Female Founder 500 among today's most innovative women entrepreneurs. Her work expanding youth mental health services represents the transformative impact we seek in our investments. Congratulations on this recognition! ?? Your dedication to improving youth mental health access continues to inspire us and the next generation of female entrepreneurs. #WomenFounders #HealthTech #MentalHealth #IncFemaleFounder500 #Entrepreneurship

Last night, Founding General Partner: Sara Brand, Ph.D. Brand enjoyed stepping away from the hustle and bustle of SXSW to savor an enchanting outdoor dinner set against Austin's stunning sunset and moonrise. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Kim Chappell, Chief Brand Officer at Bobbie and Alexis Contos, Brand Marketer & Angel Investor, former CMO at NEA Ventures for creating such a memorable evening. It was particularly delightful to connect with Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, who shared insights about her journey building an innovative better-for-you beverage brand. The evening also brought the joy of catching up with longtime friends Marissa Epstein and Julia Cheek, while introducing us to an inspiring circle of new women founders and investors. Beyond the keynotes and panel discussions, it's these quiet moments of authentic connection that often spark the most powerful partnerships. True Wealth Ventures continues to champion women-led companies improving human and environmental health, one meaningful conversation at a time. #WomenInTech #SXSW2025 #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #Innovation #WomeninVC

Today True Wealth Ventures is delighted to introduce Carradine McAlpine, who joins our team as Head of Operations. Carradine joins us from Climate Finance Solutions, transitioning from her position as Chief of Staff for the mission-driven consultancy, helping companies secure non-dilutive grant funding for high-impact climate solutions. Her background bridges the gap between startup capital needs and operational excellence, a perfect fit for our fund and portfolio companies. With extensive experience in business process, operations, sales, and marketing from her roles at tech companies including Twilio, Autodesk, and Red Canary, Carradine brings a wealth of knowledge to the True Wealth Ventures ecosystem. She has also demonstrated her commitment to advancing women in business through her participation in and mentorship with Arise Leadership, an accelerator program focused on fast-tracking productivity for high-potential women. Based in Denver, Carradine is excited to explore connections between Colorado's thriving startup ecosystem and our portfolio companies across the country, bringing a fresh perspective to operational support. Please join us in welcoming Carradine to the True Wealth Ventures community as we continue investing in women-led businesses improving human and environmental health! #WomenInVC #WomeninTech #VentureCapital #ImpactInvesting

True Wealth Ventures is proud to announce that our Founding General Partner, Sara Brand, Ph.D., will be sharing her expertise on the panel "How to Be a Good Investment (aka How Not to Be a Bad Investment)" at Capital Factory this Sunday, March 9th. Join Sara and fellow investment experts as they discuss what investors really look for in companies seeking funding, evaluation approaches across different investment vehicles, and key insights for entrepreneurs looking to secure capital. This session will provide valuable perspectives for founders, especially those in the women-led health and sustainability sectors that True Wealth Ventures champions. ?? Sunday, March 9, 2025 ? 4:00pm-5:00pm ?? Capital Factory (701 Brazos St, Austin) - Antone's Room (16th Floor) Sara will be joined by an impressive lineup of investment professionals including Craig Cummings, Sean Singleton and Evan Burfield, with the panel moderated by entrepreneur and Army veteran Joseph Kopser. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge on what makes businesses truly investable! Register here: https://bit.ly/41IAANp These sessions are presented by Advanced Technology International. Find the full list of ATI-presented sessions here: https://bit.ly/41tlji3 #ATIatCFHouse #CFHouse #WomenInVC #ImpactInvesting #HealthTech #Sustainability

Powerful insights from our Founding General Partner Sara Brand featured in 'Wiping Out the Norm'! The interview traces Sara's remarkable journey from being the only female VP with technical background among 15,000 employees to founding True Wealth Ventures. Her experience highlights why we exist: while women make 85% of consumer purchase decisions and 80% of healthcare decisions, only 2-3% of VC investment decision-makers are women. Key moments include: Building (512) Brewing into the largest self-distributing microbrewery in the US Leading the Global Women's Forum as Executive Sponsor Launching True Wealth Ventures to address the gender funding gap Growing the fund to $60M under management Don't miss the story about a female founder pitching a tampon that could detect ovarian cancer, only to have a male investor ask, "Can we use this for men too?" This is exactly why we invest in women-led companies improving human and environmental health. The market opportunity is massive, and women founders often see solutions others miss. Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/4h8cGzV #WomenInVC #VentureCapital #FemaleFounders #Innovation #Leadership