Ataraxia VC

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Investor type

VC

Founded

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AUM

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Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Ataraxia is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded to invest in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The firm is led by a small team of professionals, including Andrew Nealon and Nicole Staudinger. Ataraxia distinguishes itself by focusing on early-stage investments that aim to help people live longer and better lives.

Ataraxia invests primarily in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors, with additional interests in food and agriculture, consumer products, and social sectors. The firm typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. Ataraxia's investments are concentrated in the United States.

Notable investments by Ataraxia include KeyWise - a healthcare technology company, Inso Biosciences - a biotechnology firm, AVE & YOU - a personal products company, and Lucid Care - a healthcare services provider.

Industry

Biotechnology Consumer Products Food and Beverage Healthcare Services

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Ataraxia VC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Ataraxia VC is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
Ataraxia VC was founded in .
Ataraxia VC invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services.
Ataraxia VC invests in companies and startups in North America.
Ataraxia VC invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
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