JUMPSTART HEALTH

Thesis

Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. JHI is dedicated to driving innovation within the healthcare and wellness sectors with a mission to improve health for all. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, supporting promising healthcare companies that can deliver significant financial returns and positive societal impact. JHI's investment strategy involves a deep understanding of the healthcare market, actively researching industry trends and collaborating with healthcare leaders. They invest across all stages of U.S. health innovation, from pre-seed to growth stages. JHI operates a platform with several funds: Jumpstart Foundry (JSF) for pre-seed investments in 20-40 companies annually, Jumpstart Capital (JSC) focusing on seed-stage healthcare startups, particularly in AI-Empowered Healthcare Workforce, with funds of $10-25 million and typical checks of $250K-$500K, often leading investments and seeking board seats. Jumpstart Nova (JSN) is JHI's flagship institutional VC fund. Jumpstart Nova Fund II targets $100 million, focusing on seed and Series A rounds with check sizes from $250,000 to $4,000,000, with a strategic focus on Health IT, Digital Health, Tech-enabled Services, Consumer Health and Wellness, and Medicaid Services. Jumpstart Nova Fund I, which raised $55 million, was the first venture fund in America to invest exclusively in Black-founded and led healthcare companies. JHI leverages a national network of strategic capital partners and a proprietary database of health innovation, along with a mentorship and advisory network. Jumpstart Capital funds range from $10-25 million, and Jumpstart Nova Fund II has a targeted raise of $100 million, with $15.5 million closed as of November 2024.

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