SteelSky Ventures

SteelSky Ventures is thrilled to see three of our portfolio companies recognized in Digital Health New York's 2025 list of 100 healthcare startups, including Mae, Motivo Health, and Twentyeight Health! This annual list highlights the most exciting and innovative digital health startups in the New York healthcare ecosystem. As leaders in digital health, these companies are not only shaping New York's healthcare landscape but also setting new standards for innovation nationwide. We’re proud to support these three trailblazing companies as they continue to drive meaningful change in healthcare! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eqVHpewy #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork

This Black History Month, SteelSky Ventures Founding Partner Maria D. Toler has been featured by Venture Forward as one of 10 Black emerging VC fund managers making a transformative impact in the industry! She joins a distinguished group of investors who are forging new pathways, unlocking emerging opportunities, and making a lasting impact in venture capital. Congratulations to Maria and all the trailblazing fund managers on this list for shaping the future of venture capital! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdnS5mUG #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork

This past weekend, SteelSky Ventures Founding Partner Maria D. Toler spoke at the 31st Harvard Business School Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference, joining an esteemed panel on "Launching Your First Fund'"alongside Brad Gulbrandsen, Founder and Managing Partner at Northrim Horizon; Bryant Barr, Founding Partner at Penny Jar Capital; and Scott Farden, Co-Founder, Partner, and COO at Nonantum Capital Partners. Maria shared her journey launching SteelSky Ventures, providing insights into the opportunities of raising a first fund, the importance of building strategic LP relationships, and how a mission-driven investment approach can generate strong financial returns. We hope Maria’s story inspires the next generation of investors who are looking to shape the future of venture capital. Thank you to Harvard Business School for hosting such an incredible event! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7KKEuz3 #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork

The latest Women's Health Access Matters report highlights the immense untapped potential and high-return opportunities in women’s health. With 95% of conditions affecting women offering vast room for innovation, this sector represents a transformative investment opportunity. Projected to reach $66 billion by 2033, with investments growing 300% since 2018, women’s health is poised for significant growth. At SteelSky Ventures, we see the opportunity to drive strong returns while improving access and care for women globally. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gZC7d6xz #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork

SteelSky Ventures Founding Partner Maria D. Toler has been recognized as one of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Health Care Champion Awards honorees for 2025! Maria was recognized alongside industry leaders such as Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO at Morehouse School of Medicine, Joon S Lee MD, CEO of Emory Healthcare, and Kevin Brown, President and CEO of Piedmont Healthcare. This prestigious recognition honors the Atlanta healthcare industry's most innovative and impactful leaders who are making significant contributions to advancing and sustaining the health of their community. Congratulations, Maria, on this much-deserved accolade! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dszVAfGa #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork

A new report from the McKinsey Health Institute highlights the persistent disparities in women’s healthcare and reveals that addressing them could add $300 billion annually to the global GDP by 2040. At SteelSky Ventures, we’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact of women’s health innovation through our forward-thinking portfolio companies. This report validates that women’s health is central to global progress, and we’re proud to support trailblazing innovators driving better healthcare solutions for women and their communities. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eB_jB-SK #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork

A new study published in partnership with the Ghana Health Service found that SteelSky Ventures portfolio company Zipline enabled the delivery of 112,000 vaccine doses, fully immunizing 14,979 children in one year while significantly reducing last-mile delivery costs. The study also found that Zipline’s model provides better returns on investment than any other public health intervention aimed at increasing immunization. These results showcase the powerful intersection of healthcare innovation and logistics, with Zipline setting a new global standard for cost-effective, lifesaving healthcare delivery. Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/gwUv2FB8 #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork

We’re thrilled to celebrate SteelSky Ventures portfolio company Twentyeight Health on their $10M Series A funding round announced this week! This achievement marks a significant step forward in their mission to deliver accessible and affordable healthcare to millions of women across the country. Congratulations to Bruno Van Tuykom and the entire Twentyeight Health team on this incredible milestone! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYyBM-Dp #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork 

Big news! SteelSky Ventures portfolio company Cayaba Care has been awarded $250,000 from the Penn Medicine-Wharton Fund for Health, which invests in startups addressing social determinants of health in Philadelphia and beyond. Launched in 2021, the Fund has invested in nine companies to-date, with Cayaba Care recognized for its innovative approach to delivering home-based maternal health services to underserved communities. We’re thrilled to see Cayaba Care’s groundbreaking work in maternal healthcare receive this incredible support. Congratulations to Adaeze Enekwechi and the entire team for continuing to set the standard in equitable, impactful care! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNpG3g2a #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork

SteelSky Ventures Founding Partner Maria D. Toler has been named to the UrbanGeekz 50 2024 List! This annual list recognizes 50 outstanding leaders across tech, venture capital, business, and the innovation economy. As a serial entrepreneur and visionary investor, Maria continues to drive SteelSky’s mission of transforming access, care, and outcomes for women and their families. Congratulations, Maria! Thank you, Kunbi Tinuoye and UrbanGeekz, for highlighting leaders shaping the future of tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. See the full list of honorees here: https://lnkd.in/g3_TpEBa #womenshealth #venturecapital #healthcare #Atlanta #NewYork