What is Chloe Capital, and what types of companies does it invest in?
Chloe Capital is a venture fund that invests in tech companies founded by people from diverse backgrounds. Its portfolio spans four sectors: energy, health care, workforce development, and education technology. The fund was founded by Alyssa Miller and also runs accelerator programs, including one currently active in New York City.
Christa Downey first encountered Chloe Capital through her friend Alyssa Miller while immersed in the startup ecosystem at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. At the time, Downey was hearing the phrase "angel investing" but had no clear picture of what it actually looked like in practice — or whether it was something she could participate in herself. Miller's decision to launch Chloe Capital became the opening that prompted Downey to start asking real questions, read foundational books and resources, and ultimately build a hands-on education in early-stage investing.
Beyond writing individual checks, Downey deepened her involvement by becoming a limited partner in venture funds — including Chloe Capital — each of which invests in a couple dozen startups. This approach gave her diversified exposure across dozens of companies, across multiple sectors, without needing to source every deal herself. You can explore all the episodes that unpack this kind of strategy on Listenly's full feed of The Angel Next Door.
"I'm building something amazing and I want you to know about this in case you want to join me — you can have a seat at the table and we can build something amazing together."
— Christa Downey, Angel Investor and Coach, Wealth Reimagined
About Christa Downey
Christa Downey's path into venture investing began in the startup community surrounding Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where exposure to early-stage entrepreneurship sparked questions she couldn't ignore: what exactly is angel investing, and can anyone do it? Those questions became a structured education — driven by books, curated resources, and immersing herself in every episode of The Angel Next Door from the very beginning.
Her entry point into actual fund investing came through Chloe Capital, the venture fund launched by her friend Alyssa Miller. Downey went on to become a limited partner in three venture funds, each deploying capital across roughly two dozen startups, giving her a broadly diversified portfolio built across multiple vintage years. She concentrated her investing heavily in 2023 and 2024 and has since been intentional about spreading exposure across additional years going forward.
Alongside her investing practice, Downey coaches startup founders through one of the most underestimated transitions in company-building: the shift from founder to CEO. Her coaching work — delivered through Wealth Reimagined — focuses on leadership clarity, organizational alignment, and the identity work required to move from doing everything yourself to leading a team that carries the mission forward. She draws on experience spanning nonprofits and the broader startup ecosystem, and her perspective on money mindset shapes how she works with both investors and the founders they back.