Kalos Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on technology companies addressing critical infrastructure needs across workforce, care and education. Led by Managing Partner Ashley Bittner, the New York City-based firm invests with conviction, leading early-stage rounds in companies built by experienced founders with unique insight into the challenges and opportunities created by AI transformation and shifting U.S. demographics. Kalos' approach is grounded in long-term partnerships beyond capital, offering advisory on capital formation, ecosystem building and talent strategy to scale portfolio companies.
Kalos invests at the intersection of two converging macro forces: AI-driven transformation of the economy and rapid U.S. demographic change. Over the next two to three years, 50–55% of U.S. jobs will be reshaped by AI, and by 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. Within this context, the firm backs companies in three sectors: workforce (future of work, HRtech, labor markets), care (aging in place, home health, care infrastructure), and education (workforce training, edtech, skills development).
Kalos announced its oversubscribed $78.8 million inaugural fund. The fund's investors include ZOMA Capital, GCM Grosvenor, MassMutual, Sorenson Impact Advisory, and Pivotal Ventures, a Melinda French Gates organization. The fund is targeting a minimum of 15 investments, leading rounds at Seed+ and Series A, with a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio approach.
Leadership
Ashley Bittner is Managing Partner. She began her career in education, joining Teach For America and leading a classroom in the Bronx. After receiving two graduate degrees, honing her due diligence skills at BCG, and serving as a political appointee during the Obama Administration in the Department of Education, she joined Owl Ventures Fund I. She has led or worked on more than $250M in investments across workforce, care, and education, and has served on 19 boards.
Renée Beaumont is Partner and Executive Chair. She is the former COO at Lafayette Square, and a former Partner at Generation Investment Management. Prior to that, she served as Managing Director and Global Head of Business Development at Providence Equity Partners after almost a decade at Goldman Sachs, where she was a Managing Director in its Merchant Banking Division.
Kate Ballinger is Principal. She began working with Ashley and Renée in 2020, managing the fund's pipeline, sourcing investments, and co-leading financing processes. She has observed on 8+ boards from Seed to Series C. Prior to Kalos, Kate was a consultant at BCG focused on PE due diligence and social impact.
Toni Alejandria is Head of Investor Relations and Community, with a decade of experience scaling venture funds and communities including Preface Ventures, Rackhouse Ventures, and Unanimous Capital.
Investment Strategy
Kalos leads rounds at Seed+ and Series A, joining boards and actively supporting founders on capital strategy, ecosystem building, and talent. The firm favours experienced founders with deep domain expertise in the sectors they're building in, and takes a concentrated approach targeting at least 15 investments per fund.
Notable Investments
Notable Exits
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Email: hello@kalosventures.com
Ashley Bittner - Managing Partner
Renée Beaumont - Partner & Executive Chair
Kate Ballinger - Principal
Toni Alejandria - Head of IR & Community
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