Chai x Chief: Women Who Rise

​Join us for an evening of connection and community-building with women at the forefront of innovation. Chai Ventures is hosting an intimate gathering on Tuesday, August 5th from 6–9 PM at the Chief NYC Clubhouse (5th floor lounge). This event will bring together a dynamic group of women founders, venture capitalists, investors, Chai fellows, and members of our broader women-focused ecosystem for meaningful conversations and authentic networking. We’re excited to celebrate women-led innovation and create space for new relationships to grow.

​About Chai

​Chai Ventures is a New York City-based early-stage venture fund investing in exceptional women-led companies solving urgent societal challenges through scalable, high-impact businesses. We focus on sectors where women control significant decision-making and spending power—such as health & wellness, consumer, and the future of work.

​Our fund was founded on the belief that supporting underestimated women founders requires a dual-lens approach: investing capital and cultivating the ecosystem around them. We’ve backed 60+ companies in Fund I, including Nomic, Vena Medical, Compt, and Millie—many of which have reached Series A or are on track for near-term exits. Fund I has achieved a gross MOIC of 1.4x to date, targeting 5–8x returns.

​Chai Ventures is also committed to expanding the pipeline of women capital allocators. Through our Fellowship program and Summer Internships, we’ve supported 114+ women globally and actively connect them with investment opportunities and mentorship.

​We're currently raising our $50M Fund II and are halfway to our goal. We aim to deepen our impact by investing in women as both capital recipients and decision-makers. We welcome the opportunity to explore strategic alignment with LPs in advancing shared goals around gender equity, economic inclusion, and innovation for systemic change.