Overwater Ventures

Overwater Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded and led by Kristina Simmons, a former partner at Andreessen Horowitz and Chief of Staff at Khosla Ventures. The firm focuses on investing in breakthrough technologies that positively impact human health and the planet. Overwater Ventures closed its $20 million debut fund in April 2023, with backing from institutional family offices, experienced founders, and prominent investors like Vinod Khosla. The fund primarily targets sectors such as digital health, biotech, AI, robotics, climate tech, and future food. Notable portfolio companies include Overstory, which reduces power outages and wildfires, and Conceive, a fertility technology firm. Overwater Ventures is committed to providing holistic support to its founders, addressing not just business needs like marketing and fundraising but also personal well-being, including mental health and stress management.