Masawa is a venture capital firm specializing in the investment of European startups that are dedicated to the enhancement of mental health and wellness. The company leverages its unique Nurture Capital approach to minimize risk, enhance founder wellbeing, repurpose capital, and optimize both financial and social returns. Masawa's philosophy is geared towards promoting a new reality that unlocks human potential, particularly in the mental wellness sector, a market that has seen a surge in startups and is valued at $400 billion. In addition to financing solutions for mental illnesses and improvements in mental wellness, Masawa also targets the social determinants of mental health. The firm works closely with founders to build healthy, thriving organizations, fostering an environment that prioritizes inner transformation as a catalyst for external change. Furthermore, they believe that flourishing mental health can be a driving force for solving social and environmental crises. Masawa is built on the philosophy of putting humans at the center of every endeavor. Their Nurture Capital approach is designed to drive rapid social change by focusing on organizational health and the wellbeing of founders. This approach is aimed at preventing the failure of startups due to people problems, which currently accounts for 65% of startup failures. Masawa supports purpose-driven founders whose solutions are grounded in scientific evidence, fully actualizing the potential of human-centric venture capital. The firm is also a strong advocate for community, believing that humans need community to thrive. By fostering connections, they aim to make the impossible possible and build a flourishing future. Masawa encourages European startup founders dedicated to mental wellness to engage with them, emphasizing their commitment to catalyzing impactful change in the mental wellness landscape. The company operates from its headquarters in Berlin, Germany.