Catalyst Health Ventures
Venture capitalBoston · Seed–Series C · 8 people tracked
Also known as CHTP MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. · CHV MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
CHV invests in early-stage MedTech companies developing breakthrough medical technologies that address significant clinical needs with meaningful market potential. It looks for visionary teams with strong technological foundations, clear regulatory pathways, and scalable, capital-efficient business models. The firm typically leads or co-leads initial investments and continues to participate in follow-on rounds through exit, adding value beyond capital via mentorship, industry connections, and hands-on operational guidance rooted in a deep MedTech network built over more than a decade.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 2 of 13 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×2Medical Devices ×2Biotech ×1Digital Health ×1IoT ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathToronto
Sara G. Lewis(Director)Dean A. Connor(Executive Officer, Director)James H. Sutcliffe(Director)William Anderson(Director)Real Raymond(Director)Krystyna T. Hoeg(Director)
PanTher develops targeted cancer therapeutics that deliver drugs directly to tumor sites at high concentrations over extended periods, aiming to improve clinical outcomes while reducing side effects.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US
Laura Indolfi(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)David Ting(Director)Elazer Edelman(Director)
BoardD Mackey(Director)Daniel Wildman(Director)Darshana Zaveri(Director)
Wakefield, US
Joshua S. Phillips(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Kolchinsky(Director)Darshana Zaveri(Director)
Board seatDarshana Zaveri· per SEC Form D · $500K raise · filed Nov 2016
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Catalyst Health Ventures invest at?
- Catalyst Health Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What is Catalyst Health Ventures's typical check size?
- Catalyst Health Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
- What sectors does Catalyst Health Ventures focus on?
- Catalyst Health Ventures focuses on Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Catalyst Health Ventures located?
- Catalyst Health Ventures is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Catalyst Health Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Catalyst Health Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team479th 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast With Darshana Zaveri, Catalyst Health Ventures
1Mby1M Roundtables · Darshana Zaveri
Darshana Zaveri, Managing Partner at Catalyst Health Ventures - Top Healthcare Investor
Top Startup Series · Darshana Zaveri
Images
Similar investors
Capricorn Venture Partners is a European investment firm managing several thematic funds across growth capital, healthcare, and cleantech, as well as a combined private/quoted investment vehicle.
Sofinnova is an investment firm that partners with biotech companies from inception through growth, supporting drug development, the regulatory process, company building, and IPO.
Kaiser Permanente Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm investing in healthcare companies that address real needs and deliver value for patients, providers, healthcare delivery systems, and communities.
Foresite Capital is a multi-stage investment firm focused on healthcare and life sciences, backing companies across all stages of growth. It applies a data science-driven approach to invest in businesses leveraging biology and big data to transform healthcare.
Vivo Capital is a global healthcare-focused investment firm operating a multi-strategy platform spanning venture capital, private equity, and public equity. It aims to expand healthcare access and drive innovation through its 'Ecosystem Strategy.'