Calm/Storm Overview
Calm/Storm Ventures is a boutique venture capital firm and exclusive founder network that invests in purpose-driven founders aiming to improve life, health, and well-being. They focus on digital health and well-being startups, both in prevention and care, across B2B and B2C sectors. The firm has a strong track record, particularly with projects addressing taboos, and aims to create both impact and financial returns. Their portfolio includes ventures in areas such as fertility, AI-enabled infrastructure, mental health, clinical decision support, insurtech, and chronic constipation.
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Calm/Storm
Investment focus
Invest in
- Baltics
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Southern Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
- North America 1 / 5
Product type
- Software
- Services
Industries / verticals
- Digital & Consumer health
- Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
Contact information
Investment Manager
Philippa Allen
Founding Partner & CEO
Lucanus Polagnoli
Managing Director
Stephanie Urbanski
How to approach funds like Calm/Storm
When reaching out to Calm/Storm Ventures, founders should highlight their unique insights into underserved or stigmatized health and well-being challenges, especially if their solution leverages digital innovation. Demonstrating early traction, user engagement, or evidence-based outcomes will resonate, as will a clear path to both impact and scalable growth. Emphasize your team’s domain expertise and authentic connection to the problem, as Calm/Storm values founders who are deeply mission-driven and capable of navigating complex, regulated markets.
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