Adaptation Ventures Launches First-Ever U.S. Angel Group Dedicated to Disability and Accessible Tech

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Adaptation Ventures today announced the official launch of the nation's first angel group exclusively focused on early-stage disability and accessible technology startups. This pioneering initiative aims to unleash innovation in one of the world's largest and most overlooked markets, supporting entrepreneurs who are building transformative solutions to prevent disability and for the 1.7 billion people with mobility impairments, 430 million with disabling hearing loss, 285 million with visual impairments, and billions more with neurological and other conditions, so that they can live their best and most independent life.

A Market Ripe for Innovation and Impact

Nearly everyone will benefit from adaptive or assistive technology at some point in their lives. The global market for assistive technology is projected to reach $31.22 billion by 2030, powered by advances in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and rising consumer demand for accessible products and services. With over $18 trillion in disposable income just among people designated as having a disability and their families, and a demonstrated 9x return on every dollar spent on assistive tech, the sector represents both a profound impact opportunity and a compelling investment thesis.

Despite the surge in mission-driven capital for women, climate, and underrepresented founders, there has been no dedicated angel group for disability and accessible tech startups -

until now.

A Proven Model, Led by Sector Experts

Adaptation Ventures will offer members 16+ curated investment opportunities each year, with a focus on leading pre-seed rounds and co-leading or participating in seed rounds across a sector-agnostic portfolio. The group's collaborative model includes quarterly meetings, rigorous diligence, and active member engagement through sourcing, networking, and educational events. Members and portfolio companies will benefit from a vibrant community featuring a speaker series, office hours, and both virtual and in-person gatherings.

Leadership with Lived Experience and Industry Clout

Adaptation Ventures is helmed by Brittany and Rich Palmer. Brittany, a congenital bilateral below-elbow amputee, is an Advisory Board Member at Perkins School for the Blind's Howe Innovation Center, attorney, and founder of Beeyonder - a virtual tour company that brought true equal access to travel. Rich, a brain aneurysm rupture survivor, was a Board Member of the Angel Capital Association, former Managing Director at Launchpad Venture Group, and co-founder of Gravyty - a leading AI company for social good which successfully exited. Both bring deep sector expertise, global operational insight, and a track record of successful exits and angel investing.

A Call to Action for Investors and Innovators

"Investing in accessible technology that supports people with disabilities, and other conditions which require adaptation, to live their best and most independent life is the next frontier for both impact and returns," said Brittany Palmer, co-founder of Adaptation Ventures. "We're building a platform that not only funds innovation, but also fosters a community of leaders, founders, and investors committed to making the world more accessible for all."

Adaptation Ventures welcomes members, partners, and sponsors who share its vision: achieving market-rate returns while driving meaningful change in the lives of billions.

About Adaptation Ventures

Adaptation Ventures is the first angel group in the U.S. dedicated to funding early-stage disability and accessible technology startups. The Managing Partners have been on all sides of the table with experience as angel investors, exited founders, persons with disabilities, and national angel investing leadership. Adaptation Ventures is committed to advancing innovation and impact in the growing disability and accessible technology sector.

For media inquiries, membership information, and sponsorship or partnership opportunities, please contact:

Adaptation Ventures

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Key Facts:

            •           First U.S. angel group focused on disability and accessible tech

            •           $18+ trillion in global disposable income among people with disabilities

            •           9x ROI per dollar spent on assistive tech

            •           $31.22 billion global assistive tech market by 2030

            •           Led by sector experts with lived experiences and successful exits

Adaptation Ventures is funding a more accessible future, where innovation and impact go hand in hand.

SOURCE Adaptation Ventures