Plum Alley Investments

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Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Plum Alley Investments is a venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Deborah Jackson and Andrea Turner Moffitt. The firm focuses on investing in companies with at least one female founder, particularly in the STEM fields. Plum Alley is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, aiming to provide capital to exceptional founders regardless of gender, race, or background. The team is composed of experts with domain knowledge in various sectors, including healthcare and advanced technology.

The firm invests primarily in sectors such as biotechnology, deeptech, hardware, climate, and AI, with a focus on companies that address significant human and environmental challenges. Plum Alley typically invests in Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $750K to $3M. The firm has a total of $100 million invested across 36 companies through its Plum Alley Venture Fund I, which was launched in 2021.

Notable investments by Plum Alley include Ketos - business/productivity software, Ashvattha Therapeutics - drug discovery, InnerPlant - agriculture, Gameto - biotechnology, and AiFi - business/productivity software. These investments reflect the firm's focus on innovative solutions and its commitment to supporting diverse founders.

Industry

ClimateTech Deeptech AI Healthcare Services Hardware Biotechnology Aerospace Construction Networking Pharmaceuticals Software Logistics Defense

Plum Alley Investments Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Plum Alley Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services		North America	$5-10 m	$100 M	January 2021

Contacts

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Deborah Jackson Founding Partner, Plum Alley Founder and CEO, Plum Alley Inc. General Partner, PA Venture Fund I

Founding Partner, Plum Alley Founder and CEO, Plum Alley Inc. General Partner, PA Venture Fund I

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Avantika Daing Founding Partner, Plum Alley Managing Partner, Plum Alley, Inc. General Partner, PA Venture Fund I

Founding Partner, Plum Alley Managing Partner, Plum Alley, Inc. General Partner, PA Venture Fund I

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FAQs about Plum Alley Investments

Is Plum Alley Investments a venture capital or private equity firm?

Plum Alley Investments is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Plum Alley Investments located?

Plum Alley Investments is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Plum Alley Investments founded?

Plum Alley Investments was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Plum Alley Investments invest in?

Plum Alley Investments invests in companies and startups in ClimateTech, Deeptech, AI, Healthcare Services, Hardware, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Construction, Networking, Pharmaceuticals, Software, Logistics, Defense.

What is Plum Alley Investments geographical focus of investments?

Plum Alley Investments invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Plum Alley Investments typically invest in?

Plum Alley Investments invests in companies and startups at Series A.

What is the usual amount of Plum Alley Investments investment?

Plum Alley Investments usually invests $1-5 m on average.

Does Plum Alley Investments invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

Plum Alley Investments invests and supports Women startups and founders.

Is Plum Alley Investments impact investor?

Yes, Plum Alley Investments is impact investor.

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