Diane Yoo

Co-Founder @ VitalHelix

About

Founder of VitalHelix — building predictive infrastructure for women’s health.We use AI to predict IVF outcomes (euploidy, implantation, live birth) and optimize protocols before treatment decisions are made. Our mission is to replace trial-and-error with precision decision-making across fertility, reproductive health, and longevity.Founder of Fenix Global and the Women’s Health AI Investors Network — a growing ecosystem of investors, operators, and institutions focused on scaling the next generation of AI-driven women’s health companies. Also founder of the HBCU Investors Network, connecting diverse capital allocators and emerging managers across venture, private equity, and family offices.Operator, venture builder, and fund manager with a track record of building and scaling companies across consumer, AI, and healthcare. I’ve founded, scaled, or advised 30+ companies and worked across 50+ venture funds and family offices, with transaction experience from $20M to $300M and portfolio outcomes reaching $1B+ valuations. My focus is building companies with strong data moats, clear commercialization paths, and institutional-grade infrastructure.Experienced investor and founding GP with deep exposure to FemTech, biotech, and precision health. Deployed capital across 30+ companies and helped build a healthcare technology VC fund in partnership with Texas Medical Center Innovation. My work sits at the intersection of AI, biology, and capital markets.Passionate about building platforms that drive both outcomes and access — particularly for women’s health and underrepresented founders. Recognized industry voice featured in 75+ publications (Crunchbase, Bloomberg, NY Weekly, Houston Business Journal). Speaker, mentor, and advisor to leading accelerators including Capital Factory, MassChallenge, DivInc, Gener8tor, and Brandery.Founder of two national pitch competitions and builder of multi-city investor ecosystems. Recipient of official “Diane Yoo Day” recognition from Houston City Council. Forbes Business Council member. MBA, Rice University. Adjunct Professor teaching Venture Capital.Let’s connect on advancing women’s health, AI, and the future of capital allocation.

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Venture Capital & Private Equity

Skill

Women’s Health Innovation, Brand Development, venture building, venture capital , Women's Health, Precision Medicine, Clinical partnerships and pilot design, Platform strategy(Healthcare), Clinical Research & Outcomes, Fund manager, Go-to-Market Strategy, Portfolio Management, cap table, Corporate Governance / Boards, Social Commerce / Creator Economy , Public Speaking / Guest Lecturing, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Digital Media, Financial Analysis

Experience

Co-Founder

VitalHelix

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

New York, NY

VitalHelix.AI is a precision fertility, menopause, longevity platform beginning with NAD-based mitochondrial optimization to support IVF outcomes in women. We have observed a material improvement in euploid rates in clinical use, with a study currently being prepared for publication. Institutional pilots are underway with several clinics.

Founder, CEO

Fenix Global

2022-8 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

New York, United States

Fenix Global is an inclusive Investment Managers Network that empowers and partners with underserved fund managers in the asset-management industry — spanning venture capital, private equity, and hedge funds. We provide capital access, strategic advisory, and institutional-grade infrastructure to support managers focused on technology sectors. Fenix builds long-term partnerships with investors and fund managers who align with our mission to advance diversity and innovation in global finance. Fenix also manages: Women's Health AI Investors Network and HBCU Investors Network

Adjunct Professor - Venture Capital and Finance of Innovation

Clark Atlanta University School of Business

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Teach the principles of venture capital and innovation finance, guiding students through advanced deal structuring, valuation, and investor negotiations. Through immersive Deal Labs, they engage in real-world simulations that mirror the rigor of institutional investing and portfolio management. Founded the Wall Street Immersion Program, creating direct access to executives, fund managers, and institutional investors at the NYSE and Nasdaq — bridging academic excellence with the realities of global capital markets.

FemTech II Fund Limited Partner

Portfolia

2020-11 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Silicon Valley, California, United States

FemTech II Fund invests in products, platforms, and services focused on women's health and wellness.

FemTech Fund Limited Partner

Portfolia

2018-10 - Present · 8 yrs

Menlo Park, California

FemTech Fund™ focuses on emerging technologies, products and services improving women’s health and wellness throughout their lives. The fund invests in high-potential opportunities that can be both profitable and grant women greater health and wellness. Portfolia, a Fast's Company "10 most innovative finance companies of 2020", is a powerful global investors network.

First Step Fund Limited Partner

Portfolia

2019-7 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

The FirstStep Fund is an accessible generalist fund, with additional educational opportunities provided for investors. We create investment funds backing entrepreneurial companies we want to see in the world. 249 investors. We turn affluent women into strategic investors so they can back ideas that deserve funding.

Member

PEWIN - Private Equity Women Investor Network

2020-12 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

Private Equity Women Investor Network(PEWIN) provides an intimate forum for senior women general partners, limited partners and private equity professionals to network, share investment ideas, and generally increase the profile of female leaders in our industry. Founded in 2008, this invitation-only group currently has over 500 members globally at the most senior levels of their respective firms.