At Joyance, we believe everyone deserves a fulfilling and joyful life — we invest in companies that cultivate joy through science and tech to improve the way we live, for good. So naturally, we see huge promise in Exponent Beauty’s game-changing approach to restorative skincare. Through her 20+ years of…

Our funds focus on the apex of health and happiness, so naturally, we are fascinated by the potential of psychedelics. By lifting mood, expanding brain-body interaction, deepening focus, and shifting one’s sense of self, these mind-altering compounds hold huge therapeutic capabilities. Of course, the legal situation surrounding psychedelics is murky…

Joyance Partners invests in companies that cultivate joy through science and tech to improve the way we live, for good. So naturally, we’re thrilled to announce our participation in Alba Health’s recent raise. Alba focuses on the microbiome of babies. The vital role the gut microbiome plays in the health…

I began at Stanford with the intention of achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and a minor in Computer Science. Then, the pandemic hit, and a year before my original graduation date, I made a daring decision: the unsatisfying experience of online education, combined with a driving feeling that I…

Want to give Dad the gift of joy? Surprise him with a unique and innovative offering from one of the remarkable companies in our portfolio. FITNESS Epicore Biosystems’ Gx Sweat Patch is a skin-like patch that captures and measures sweat hydration markers in real-time. …

Consumers’ sense of what it means to “look good” keeps shifting, so naturally, the beauty industry must constantly evolve and adapt to fresh demands. This is abundantly true with the emergence of Gen Z, whose digital-first, health-centric, do-no-harm, environmentally-sensitive approach has necessitated a complete rethink of marketing strategies, product offerings…

The global Food and Beverage market is huge, growing, and constantly changing. In 2022, the animal protein, snacks, and alcohol markets were valued at around $1.4T each, with coffee and tea at an impressive $650B. Food and drink represent nutrition, pleasure, and health. …

As our Managing Partner’s mentor Bill Ziff used to say: “Language is truth.” In other words, the way we describe things actually alters the nature of the reality around us. Such is the case now in our perspective on deep science bio investing. Over the past few decades, the label…

Materials, both those derived from nature and human-created, are essential to products, packaging, technology, and transportation. Modern life isn’t possible without them. Sadly, though, most of them are not healthy for us and many are horrible for the environment. Even materials originally from nature are so altered by modern production…