Wisdom Ventures Closes Oversubscribed $77.7 Million Fund II to Advance Tech-Enabled Wellbeing

Wisdom Ventures, a leading early-stage VC fund investing in tech-enabled wellbeing, led by Bradley Horowitz, Cecily Mak, Soren Gordhamer, and the team, announced the close of its oversubscribed $77.7M Fund II. The new raise comes after the successful deployment of its $10 million Fund I. With the new fundraise, Wisdom Ventures will deepen its investment in startups building technologies that advance human resilience and wellbeing at scale.

“In an era where AI is reshaping every aspect of society, Wisdom Ventures’ mission of supporting humanity’s well-being has become more important than ever,” said Katharina Neubert, an LP in Wisdom Ventures.

Fund II to Accelerate Tech-Enabled Wellbeing at Scale

Wisdom Ventures’ Fund II will back companies using AI to advance health, wellness, and human connection at scale. The fund plans to invest between $1 million and $5 million in around 40 mission-driven startups.

Limited partners include technology leaders such as Reid Hoffman, Evan Sharp, Stewart Butterfield, and Jen Rubio. Vivek Murthy has also joined the firm as an advisor on health and wellness investments.

“The health and well-being challenges facing society require more than traditional interventions and call for a fundamental shift in how technology is built and used,” said Vivek Murthy. “Supporting founders developing technologies that strengthen human connection, improve physical and mental health, and build long-term resilience is central to that mission.”

Fund I Proves VCs Can Deliver Returns While Backing Impact

Since closing in July 2022, Wisdom Ventures’ Fund I has grown into a top-quartile early-stage fund, with a 38-company portfolio that includes investments in OpenAI and Anthropic, alongside 14 markups.

The fund also emphasized inclusivity, with 74% of portfolio companies featuring diverse founding teams across race, gender, and sexual orientation. Beyond capital, Fund I introduced a “whole-founder” support model that combined investment backing with meditation retreats and regular community check-ins, an approach now being expanded through Fund II.

“Building at the intersection of AI and health requires investors who understand that technology must be grounded in human values,” said Fidji Simo. “Wisdom Ventures brings a rare combination of deep expertise and a strong commitment to advancing human wellbeing.”