About Ad Astra Ventures
Ad Astra Ventures, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2018, is based in San Diego, United States. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 20 startups in sectors like HealthTech, Enterprise Applications. As of Oct 2026, Ad Astra Ventures has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Cooler Heads, Uqora and kegg. The program is backed by a team of 3 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $2.2M Seed round in pumpspotting on Sep 06, 2023, which also saw participation from Sincere and Maine Venture Fund.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2018
Location
San Diego, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Ad Astra Ventures' List of Top Investments
Ad Astra Ventures has a portfolio of 20 companies. Their most notable investments are in Aquacycl and Uqora.Their portfolio spans across and United States. They have invested in HealthTech, Enterprise Applications, High Tech and 13 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Ad Astra Ventures:_1572500729231.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
1. Cooler Heads
Developer of cold cap system to prevent chemotherapy side effects. The product Amma is a portable device that provides complete cooling at home after their chemo infusion.
Key facts about Cooler Heads
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: San Diego (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $26.4M
- Employee Count: 45 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Shah Capital Partners, Teal Ventures and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 10, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Uqora
Uqora is a women’s health company dedicated to making products that improve quality of life and reduce the need for antibiotics. Uqora health supplement is a drink mix designed to fight off bacteria and improve urinary health designed to use when needed like right after having sex, prolonged physical activity, extended periods without a shower, etc. Ingredients include D-mannose, Vitamin-B6, Vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
Key facts about Uqora
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Berkeley (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $20K
- Employee Count: 33 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: The Gramercy Fund, Thyra Global Management and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 16, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. kegg
Manufacturer of medical devices for tracking cervical mucus fertility metrics. This device utilizes sensing technology to monitor vaginal fluid changes to assist with identifying fertile windows. The hardware integrates with a mobile application to provide data analysis regarding ovulation probability. Additionally, the device includes functionality for performing pelvic floor muscle exercises.
Key facts about kegg
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.5M
- Employee Count: 28 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: For Good Ventures, Relentless Consumer Partners and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Noria
Provider of real-time membrane monitoring technology for water treatment plants. This technology enables visibility into membrane surfaces during operation, allowing for early detection of fouling and scaling. It identifies the type of material causing blockages and provides operational recommendations based on real-time membrane health. The technology also offers process optimization capabilities, leading to reduced operating costs and increased plant efficiency. In addition to monitoring, engineering services are provided to assist in achieving specific optimization goals. The technology can also function as a mini pilot system for feasibility studies and diagnostics.
Key facts about Noria
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Los Angeles (United States)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.64M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Pasadena Angels, Imagine H2O and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 01, 2020, $*****
5. Frame
Online platform offering personalized fertility care services. The company partners with healthcare providers, employers and payers to provide members with holistic care, coaching and 1:1 support for potential fertility challenges.
Key facts about Frame
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $4.31M
- Employee Count: 35 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Top Corner Capital, City Light Capital and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Ad Astra Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Ad Astra Ventures has invested in 20 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in pumpspotting and most recent follow-on round was in Aquacycl.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Ad Astra Ventures' Investments by Stage
Ad Astra Ventures has made 11 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $692K.Ad Astra Ventures' Investments by Sector
Ad Astra Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the HealthTech, Life Sciences, High Tech, Sustainability Tech and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 15 Tech companies, 10 Consumer (B2C) companies, 10 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 7 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
HealthTech | 4 |
Life Sciences | 4 |
High Tech | 3 |
Sustainability Tech | 3 |
Consumer | 2 |
Others | 11 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Ad Astra Ventures' Investments by Geography
Ad Astra Ventures has made most investments in United States (11).Ad Astra Ventures' recent investments
Ad Astra Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Ad Astra Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 06, 2023 | United States | Seed | 2775 | [+3] | |
Feb 09, 2022 | United States | Seed | 1448 | [+4] | |
Sep 01, 2021 | United States | Seed | 7401 | [+4] | |
Apr 17, 2019 | United States | Seed | 5448 | - | |
Apr 17, 2019 | United States | Seed | 1168 | - |
Acquired companies in Ad Astra Ventures' Portfolio
1 company from Ad Astra Ventures' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Uqora in Jul 2021 by Pharmavite for $*****.Here are Ad Astra Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 01, 2021 | May 16, 2018 | Seed | 8196 |
Team profile of Ad Astra Ventures
Ad Astra Ventures has a team of 3 members including 2 Partners located in United States. Ad Astra Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Ad Astra Ventures
Over the past 8 years, 36 investors have co-invested in Ad Astra Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Ad Astra Ventures: HAX, SOSV and 9 others have invested in rounds before Ad Astra Ventures. There is 1 company where HAX has invested before Ad Astra Ventures and 1 company where SOSV has invested before Ad Astra Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Ad Astra Ventures: 11 investors entered a company along with Ad Astra Ventures. These include investors like Texas Halo Fund (1 company).
- Invested after Ad Astra Ventures: A total of 14 investors have invested in Ad Astra Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include HHS (3 companies) and MedTech Innovator (1 company).
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