Rhia Ventures

Rhia Ventures is a forward-looking impact investment firm focused on reshaping the U.S. market for sexual, reproductive, and maternal health. Through its flagship fund, RH Capital, Rhia Ventures invests in early-stage companies dedicated to advancing health equity for underserved groups. Their investments span key areas like contraception, maternal care, diagnostics, digital health, and consumer health, emphasizing innovations that can transform access and outcomes in women's health. Notable in its approach, RH Capital employs the proprietary HEART Framework, which rigorously assesses a company’s commitment to health equity across race, gender, socioeconomic factors, and health outcomes before investing. Rhia Ventures’ leadership team is mission-driven, led by CEO Erika Seth Davies, a pioneer in impact investing and founder of the Racial Equity Asset Lab, known for her work in addressing racial disparities in wealth and health. COO Keisha Leverette brings deep expertise in philanthropic development, while Sonia Sarkar, Director of Ecosystem Building, has extensive experience in health equity and community mobilization. Together, the team uses a high-touch approach, engaging actively with portfolio companies to instill values of inclusivity and advocacy for reproductive health in business strategy. Based in the U.S., Rhia Ventures operates with an impact-first mindset, investing at the intersection of profitability and social good. They target founders whose solutions advance meaningful change in healthcare, providing support beyond capital, including corporate advocacy and coalition building. Startups seeking investment should demonstrate a strong alignment with Rhia’s mission and be ready to incorporate health equity principles into their growth models.