ATX Impact Ventures - pioneering Assistive Technology investment
Co-sponsored by Kois and Disability Impact Partners, ATX Impact Ventures is a pioneer assistive technology-focused fund that merges impact investing with venture-building expertise, deploying patient capital to revolutionize assistive technology access in low and middle-income countries, fostering innovation and large-scale impact while delivering meaningful returns.
Why invest in Assistive Technology now?
Sector ripe for transformation
After decades of stagnation, the AT innovation ecosystem is developing rapidly, with dedicated labs and incubators in leading universities around the world and a thriving network of dedicated accelerators operating globally. The maturing support environment together with the commodification of core technologies is driving a rapid increase in AT entrepreneurship.
Favorable LMIC policy environment
Across LMICs, WHO Gate and local governments are increasing regulatory support for AT development and use, with trends moving towards increasing and enhancing user choice.
Outsized impact
More than 1 billion people are in need of at least one kind of assistive device, while an estimated 90% lack access. A recent Dalberg study indicates the potential for $10T in economic benefits over the next 55 years and an addition of 1 billion Quality Adjusted Life Years.
Why ATX Impact Ventures
Unique positioning
A pioneer fund offering flexible capital and venture building support to early-stage AT product and distribution innovators in LMICs on their journey to growth. ATX will foster synergistic partnerships between product and distribution firms for rapid scaling, unlike existing investors who solely target products.
Unique sourcing
Disability Impact Partners is a co-founder of the +N Inclusive Network, a global consortium of accelerators, innovators, and research organizations, which generates 100+ qualified leads annually.
Team / Track record
Founding team with cumulatively 30+ years in disability ecosystem.
4 investments worth ~$1.7 M committed by Disability Impact Partners.
2.8x | 21% total IRR over $130 M of KOIS healthcare investments in 14 companies as of June 30th 2023.
Authentic impact
Measurable social positive impact towards SDGs 3, 4, 8 and 10, repercussing directly on the team’s carried interest. Impact reported at company and portfolio level.
ATX Team
