# Coyote Ventures

> Coyote Ventures is a San Francisco early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology that expands healthcare access for overlooked populations. Founded in 2021 by Jessica Karr and Brittany Barreto, it grew from women’s health and wellness into a broader health equity thesis covering care delivery, financial access, caregiving and healthcare infrastructure.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Jessica Karr (Co-founder and General Partner), Brittany Barreto (Co-founder; identified as advisor in a 2022 public post)
- **Products:** Early-stage venture investment, Founder education and industry connections, Health Equity Innovators Summit
- **Notable:** 2025 impact summary: 19 portfolio companies, over one million patients served and $250M+ combined portfolio-company revenue, all firm-reported cumulative figures., 2025 impact summary: 95% of portfolio companies female-led, a reported composition rather than a female-founder-only mandate., Secured Bank of America backing for Fund I in 2022.

## Products & services

- **Early-stage venture investment** — Pre-seed and seed capital for technology-enabled healthcare access businesses. Seed candidates generally need an MVP and enterprise traction.
- **Founder education and industry connections** — Fireside discussions on payer contracting, employer benefits and provider partnerships, supported by healthcare operators and clinicians.
- **Health Equity Innovators Summit** — Gatherings connecting founders, clinicians, payers, providers, policymakers and investors.

## Achievements

- 2025 impact summary: 19 portfolio companies, over one million patients served and $250M+ combined portfolio-company revenue, all firm-reported cumulative figures.
- 2025 impact summary: 95% of portfolio companies female-led, a reported composition rather than a female-founder-only mandate.
- Secured Bank of America backing for Fund I in 2022.
- Hosted its second annual Health Equity Innovators Summit in April 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published its investment rationale for pre-seed reproductive health platform Kiara Health on August 13.
- **2026-05** — Published its investment rationale for medical interpretation company Opalite Health on May 7.
- **2026-04** — Hosted its second annual Health Equity Innovators Summit in Tiburon on April 16.

## Links

- Website: https://www.coyote.ventures/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coyoteventures/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Coyote_Ventures
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyote_ventures/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27