Esther Dyson

Angel investor

Stages: Pre-seed, Seed
Cheque size: $25k to $250k
Based in: United States
Focus: Public health, Digital health, Behaviour change

Esther Dyson is an American investor, journalist and author known for early technology investing and a later focus on health. A Harvard economics graduate, she led EDventure Holdings, backed 23andMe early, and founded Wellville, a long term community health initiative.

Long time health angel focused on prevention, behaviour change and community health outcomes.

Notable investments

23andMe
Omada Health
Meddo

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The journey

How Esther Dyson got here, step by step.

1972
Graduated from Harvard University
Dyson earned an economics degree from Harvard, laying the groundwork for her writing and investing career.
1974
Began her career at Forbes
She started as a fact checker and reporter at Forbes before moving deeper into technology journalism.
1983
Took over EDventure Holdings
Dyson acquired and led EDventure, publishing influential technology industry newsletters and reports.
1990s
Prominent early technology angel
She invested in many early stage technology companies and became an influential voice in the digital industry.
2006
Early investor in 23andMe
Dyson backed the genetic testing company 23andMe as her interest in health and biotechnology grew.
2014
Founded Wellville
She launched Wellville, a multi year project supporting communities working to improve long term health.
2020s
Continued health focused investing
Dyson remains active as an angel investor and commentator on health, technology and long term wellbeing.