Activate Venture Partners
Venture capitalBethlehem · Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Also known as ACTIVATE MANAGEMENT LLC
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Investment thesis
Activate Venture Partners invests as a lead in seed and early-stage companies, providing a first institutional equity financing. The firm backs visionary founders with domain knowledge and operational scaling ability, targeting markets at inflection points in demand where new approaches can create significant value and disrupt incumbents. It emphasizes capital-efficient businesses where a first-round financing of $5 million or less can drive meaningful progress toward business objectives. Its approach combines deep business, technology, and clinical expertise with a high-value network and a commitment to building lasting, impactful companies. The firm has a track record spanning over 100 portfolio investments, including numerous healthcare companies, IPOs, and strategic exits.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 22 of 36 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×14Enterprise Software ×10SaaS ×10AI & Machine Learning ×8Digital Health ×8Data & Infrastructure ×4InsurTech ×3Construction Tech ×2
HQs:United States×15
Who they back
founder profiles across 8 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×42 founders×23 founders×14+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data
Harvard University ×2Princeton University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×2Life Sciences ×2Medicine ×2
Investments · showing 30 of 36
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 22022 · 12021 · 12020 · 12019 · 18 dated
HealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsWyomissing, US
Sheng Zhang(Executive Officer)John Prelaz(Executive Officer)Steve Bryant(Director)William A. Graham, IV(Director)Peter Molinaro(Executive Officer, Director)Bryan Davis(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsOriginate Ventures
Aidin provides data analytics and workflow optimization software for healthcare providers to improve patient flow and reduce delays in post-acute care transitions across hospital systems.
Data & InfrastructureHealthtechSaaSNew York, US
Russell Graney(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardWhitney Kalb(Director)inMichael Galbo(Director)Arun Mohan(Director)Adam Gail(Director)Andrew Bouldin(Director)in
Co-investorsFCA Venture PartnersRed Swan Ventures
Aledade is an accountable care organization (ACO) partner that works with primary care organizations to improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechBethesda, US
Bijan Salehizadeh(Co-founder)inFarzad Mostashari(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)inMat Kendall(President and Co-Founder)in
BoardRobert Kocher(Director)in
Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersEcho Health VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Intrepid Growth PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Lightspeed Venture Partners+12 more
BA Insight provides an AI enablement platform that integrates data from disparate enterprise systems using AI-powered enterprise search and retrieval-augmented generation to help organizations extract accurate answers and information across their content sources.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsOriginate VenturesPaladin Capital GroupOsage Venture Partners
Benefix is a digital platform that connects carriers, brokers, small businesses and individuals to simplify benefits enrollment and access.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechInsurTechSaaSLancaster, US
Matt Ranauro(Co-founder)inLee Shand Snyder(Co-founder)in
Co-investors1855 Capital PartnersLeading Edge Ventures
Canvs interprets customer and audience reactions using data analysis, helping media leaders, sports organizations, and enterprise teams make data-driven decisions from feedback.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalFeenix Venture Partners LLCFulcrum Equity PartnersTech Square VenturesBigfoot Capital
Unanet (Cosential) is an AI-first enterprise CRM built specifically for architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Marie Cornish(Founder)in
Co-investorsJMI Equity
CrowdHealth offers a community-based approach to health care funding, where members help cover each other's medical bills as an alternative to traditional health insurance.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechInsurTech
Andy(Founder)
Co-investorsNext Coast Ventures
Availity is a healthcare network platform that processes eligibility, authorizations, claims, and payment transactions for providers, payers, and healthcare IT vendors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechFarmington, US
John D'Amore(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Eric Rosow(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Russ ThomasinRichard Dumler(Director)
BoardMatthew D. Storeygard(Director)in
Co-investorsExcelerate Health VenturesHLM Venture PartnersLRVHealthConnecticut InnovationsOptum Ventures
GalenusCare (ChorusRx) provides precision pharmacy services for PACE and hospice care programs, combining clinical pharmacists with AI-powered analytics to optimize medication regimens, reduce adverse drug events, and lower medical costs.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsRittenhouse Ventures
Inception Point AI creates AI-driven personalities and characters that produce audio and video content, including podcasts, short-form video, and books.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US
Jeanine Wright(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inWilliam Corbin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Joshua Taylor(Executive Officer, Promoter)John Peed(Executive Officer, Promoter)Katie Brown(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardTodd Pietri(Director)
Co-investorsActivate Ventures
Katabat is a cloud-based debt collection and management platform for banks, lenders, and enterprises that combines omnichannel communication (email, SMS, voice, print) with workflow automation and decisioning tools to improve collection rates and customer experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCamden PartnersOriginate VenturesOsage Venture PartnersTritium Partners
Mind and Match works with health benefits plans to match individuals with therapists based on their needs through a short questionnaire.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Noom offers psychology-based weight-loss programs that combine behavior-change lessons, human and AI coaching, and access to prescription GLP-1 medications through its telehealth platform.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Saeju Jeong(Co-founder)inArtem Petakov(Co-founder)inGeoff Cook(Chief Executive Officer)inRichard Friedman(Chief Technology Officer)inPeter Scherr(Chief Marketing Officer)inJim Bugden(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAglae VenturesCAVU Consumer PartnersOak HC/FTQualcomm VenturesScrum Ventures+6 more
NovaData Solutions audits property restoration invoices for insurance companies, MGAs, adjusting firms, and other insurance-related entities using proprietary technology.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSPhiladelphia, US
Joseph Troy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Christopher Leo Troy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Anthony Mark Troy(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardGary Enzor(Director)Jeffrey Davison(Director)
Co-investorsBen Franklin Technology Partners
Ride Health connects healthcare organizations with transportation services to ensure patients, particularly older adults and people with disabilities, can reliably access medical care.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Imran Cronk(Founder)in
Co-investorsExcelerate Health VenturesBioAdvanceBridge BankLeading Edge VenturesNewark Venture PartnersStartUp Health+1 more
Spectramedix develops cloud-based analytics applications for healthcare organizations to improve patient outcomes and reduce care costs.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSNew Jersey, US
Raj Lakhanpal(Chief Executive Officer)in
Thrive Therapies Group provides therapy and support services for children with disabilities, offering results-driven services and intelligent tools to support development, well-being, and health outcomes.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSNashville, US
Kristin McGraner(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKrishna Srinivasan(Director)
Triplemoon is a behavioral health services provider offering clinical care through licensed mental health professionals, with specialized focus on maternal mental health, perinatal care, and family-centered psychiatry integrated into primary care settings.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthDallas, US
Lauren Gage(Founder/CEO)inDr. Katie Sardone(Founder)inAntares MeketainAli Hollmanin
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Access HealthAnytime AccessBonsaiBtgCaregainCemaCyprisIndependent Primary Care NetworkManaged Care PlatformWire Technologies
Exits · 2
2 acquisitions · showing 1Adhezionacq. by H.B. Fuller
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Thrive Therapies · intelligence360.news · Jul 29, 2026
Aledade · economictimes.indiatimes.com · May 4, 2026
CrowdHealth · trysignalbase.com · Mar 25, 2026
Ride Health · crainsnewyork.com · Dec 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Activate Venture Partners made?
- Activate Venture Partners has 36 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Activate Venture Partners invest at?
- Activate Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Activate Venture Partners's typical check size?
- Activate Venture Partners typically writes checks of $5M.
- What sectors does Activate Venture Partners focus on?
- Activate Venture Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Digital Health, Healthtech, Mental Health, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Activate Venture Partners located?
- Activate Venture Partners is headquartered in Bethlehem, US.
- Does Activate Venture Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, Activate Venture Partners leads investment rounds.
- Who does Activate Venture Partners co-invest with?
- Activate Venture Partners most often shares deals with Originate Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), among 29 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 7
Primary Venture Partners is a seed-stage venture fund that backs founders at the earliest moments, combining deep sector specialization with a large operating team that provides hands-on support.
Paladin Capital Group invests in early stage and growth companies developing cyber, AI and deep technologies that address security and resilience needs for commercial and government customers.
Inovia Capital is a full-stack venture capital firm based in Canada with a presence in the EU, partnering with founders to build global technology companies.
Silverton Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Texas that partners with founders long-term, having backed 75+ portfolio companies with 30+ acquisitions and 4 IPOs.
Primetime Partners is an early-stage venture capital fund that incubates and invests in companies transforming the quality of living for older adults, focused on the longevity economy.
Third Rock Ventures is a venture capital firm that discovers, launches, and builds life sciences and biotechnology companies developing novel medicines and therapies.
LiveOak Venture Partners is an Austin-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies, working closely with founders across sectors such as fintech, security, real estate technology, healthcare, and enterprise software.
Firms observed investing alongside Activate Venture Partners, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Activate Venture Partners's recorded portfolio.
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