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Helena Special Investments

Helena Special Investments

Los Angeles, Californiahelena.org

Overview

Helena Special Investments is the for-profit investment firm of the global problem-solving organization, Helena, that invests in companies addressing societal problems across sectors including climate tech, energy, and healthcare.

Year Founded

2015

Portfolio Companies

13

Website

helena.org

Investments

Helena Special Investments investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Star CatcherMay 2026Series ACo-investor
KibuMay 2026SeedCo-investor
Positron AIFeb 2026Series BCo-investor
PhaidraOct 2025Series BCo-investor
VivodyneMay 2025Series ACo-investor

Key People

Suprotik Basu

Managing Partner

Jan Jaro

Venture Investor

Kevin Yorn

Member of Brain Trust & Investor

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Year Founded2015

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