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Adaptation Ventures is a new angel investor group focused on disability and accessibility tech

May 21, 2025
Discover the booming assistive technology market, valued at over $22 billion and set to expand by 2030. The founders of a new angel investor group are tackling the funding gap in disability tech, aiming to support early-stage startups in accessibility. Their mission emphasizes the critical role of innovation in the disability sector. This ambitious initiative not only highlights market potential but also champions inclusivity in technology.
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INSIGHT

Funding Gap in Disability Tech

  • Many startups in disability tech struggle to find early funding because venture capitalists lack understanding of the disability community and market size.
  • This lack of knowledge creates a funding gap that Adaptation Ventures aims to fill.
ANECDOTE

Founders' Personal Funding Challenges

  • Brittany Palmer faced challenges raising capital for her startup Beyonder that offered virtual travel for people with disabilities.
  • Both founders experienced firsthand how traditional investors overlook the disability tech sector.
ANECDOTE

Shift from Fund to Angel Group

  • The Palmers initially tried to raise a traditional venture fund but shifted to an angel group as LP interest waned.
  • High net worth individuals preferred directly engaging with startups instead of being limited partners in a fund.
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