Sarah Anto

Daya Ventures is the world’s first Femtech Venture Studio, dedicated exclusively to transforming women’s health by building and scaling innovative startups. Since 2022, we’ve launched and accelerated a portfolio of women-led companies tackling critical health challenges with cutting-edge technology. Our venture studio model takes ideas from concept to market, offering founders the tailored resources, expert guidance, and extensive network they need to succeed. Operating within a $1 trillion market, Daya isn’t just driving change — we’re shaping the future of healthcare for women. Our mission is bold yet clear: to close the gender health gap by creating high-growth, high-impact startups.

Conception X is a nonprofit on a mission to turn more scientists into founders, accelerating scientific breakthroughs and building new career pathways for researchers. We run the largest cross-university deeptech venture programme for PhD students in Europe. Since launching in 2018, we have created 150+ deeptech companies, valued at £500M and led by technical founders from 70 universities across 11 countries. Our portfolio includes two exits – quantum drug discovery company Rahko and energy optimisation startup Kapacity.io – with a third to be announced soon. From cancer metastasis vaccines to carbon-absorbing living building materials, our founders are building existential solutions and new markets from rigorous, visionary science.

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Daya Ventures is the world’s first Femtech Venture Studio, dedicated exclusively to transforming women’s health by building and scaling innovative startups. Since 2022, we’ve launched and accelerated a portfolio of women-led companies tackling critical health challenges with cutting-edge technology. Our venture studio model takes ideas from concept to market, offering founders the tailored resources, expert guidance, and extensive network they need to succeed. Operating within a $1 trillion market, Daya isn’t just driving change — we’re shaping the future of healthcare for women. Our mission is bold yet clear: to close the gender health gap by creating high-growth, high-impact startups.

Struggling to define your business model, position your startup in the market, gain traction, or secure funding as a female founder? Schedule a 1-on-1 Game Plan Session with me to discover how the FundHER Accelerator can elevate your startup. I help women founders build, validate, and fund their tech startups with confidence and clarity. My program is designed to: ✔️ Define effective business models and map out a path to success. ✔️ Strategize market positioning to stand out in the tech industry. ✔️ Develop accurate financial projections and create meaningful traction. ✔️ Secure funding with investor-ready pitches and the confidence to present them.

Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 5,400 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, DoorDash, and Coinbase. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.