What If Ventures

What If Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Stephen Hays in Frisco, Texas. See contact routes.

About What If Ventures

What If Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Stephen Hays in Frisco, Texas, that invests in mental health and disruptive healthcare startups. The firm’s investment thesis centers on the “future of Health and Freedom,” with a primary focus on early-stage mental health, addiction recovery, and stigmatized healthcare sectors across the United States. It typically invests from seed through Series C and has deployed over $95 million across more than 85 portfolio companies, though specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed. Notable portfolio companies include Alto Neuroscience, Affect Therapeutics, TRIPP, Osmind, Grow Therapy, and Ellipsis Health. Beyond capital, What If Ventures runs an 8-week accelerator program for digital and mental health startups, reflecting its distinctive point of view that innovation must address care accessibility and affordability. The firm has also expanded its focus to include defense technologies and AI, aligning with its broader mission to improve human health and freedom.

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Role
Managing Director
Location
Frisco, Texas, United States
Investor type
Venture Capital

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Where is What If Ventures headquartered?
What If Ventures is based in Frisco, Texas, United States.

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