Figure 8 Investments

Figure 8 Investments is an impact-oriented family office dedicated to catalyzing systemic change through strategic investments. The firm focuses on inclusive education, healthcare, and climate solutions, aiming to foster a world with improved outcomes for all. Their investment thesis centers on creating value, expanding accessibility, reducing costs of essential services, breaking down geographic barriers, and building sustainable systems for long-term impact across their target industries.

The firm was founded in 2017 by Diana Anthony, an educator, and Kaushik Chakravarti, a twice-exited entrepreneur. This unique combination of pedagogical and business expertise allows Figure 8 Investments to provide comprehensive support to the impactful companies they back. Diana Anthony, as Managing Partner and Co-Founder, brings a global perspective from her background as a Montessori teacher and a Fulbright teaching Scholar. Kaushik Chakravarti, as Partner and Co-Founder, leverages his experience from founding and exiting two companies in the automobile and telecom sectors, as well as investing in renewables and healthcare spin-outs.

Figure 8 Investments' portfolio spans a diverse range of companies aligned with their mission. Notable investments include Learnfully, which provides personalized learning intervention for neurodiverse learners; Clever Care, a Medicare plan offering holistic medicine for diverse communities; and Oka, whose carbon insurance solutions de-risk global carbon markets. Other portfolio companies like Mintago, Walapay, and Brellium demonstrate their commitment to financial technology, payments infrastructure, and AI-powered clinical compliance within healthcare, respectively.

The team at Figure 8 Investments, led by its co-founding partners, emphasizes deep engagement and lasting relationships with founders. They aim to be directly involved with the leadership of their portfolio companies, offering strategic insight and valuable introductions to fuel growth. Beyond financial investment, the firm is committed to a virtuous cycle of social impact, dedicating 10% of their investment profits to education and healthcare non-profits.