The Council
Overview
The Council is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm founded by Amber Illig. It invests in software for fintech, healthtech, vertical SaaS, and legacy industries like construction, logistics, and manufacturing. The fund is an extension of an angel community of all-female operators.
Portfolio Companies
27
Website
thecouncil.coInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leela | Oct 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Rosarium Health | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Joyful Health | Apr 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| GC AI | Nov 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Trially AI | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Key People
Anabel Paksoy
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Amber Illig
Founding General Partner
Shriya Nevatia
Principal
Adriane Musuneggi
Angel Investor
Cheryl Kellond
Angel Investor & LP
Juliette Chevalier
Investor
Linda Guo
Angel Investor
Meagan Rose Gamache
Investor
Olia Birulia
Angel Investor
Rachel Stern
Angel Investor, Govtech Lead
Shilpi Sanchetee
Angel Investor
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Council based?
The Council is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was The Council founded?
Founding year information for The Council is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Council have?
The Council has 27 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Council's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Leela, Rosarium Health, Joyful Health, GC AI, Trially AI.
What was The Council's most recent investment?
The Council's most recent investment on Caplight was in Leela in 2026.
What sectors does The Council focus on?
The Council focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does The Council focus on?
The Council typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Council's AUM?
The Council's assets under management are estimated between $5.0M and $5.0M.