Health Velocity Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 29 people tracked
Also known as Health Velocity Capital Executive Network · Health Velocity Capital IVX Special Situation
Investment thesis
Health Velocity Capital invests exclusively in innovative healthcare software and services businesses, aiming to help build a more affordable, sustainable, and consumer-friendly healthcare system. The firm partners with entrepreneurs creating entirely new markets and backs companies positioned to become market leaders. Its principals bring more than 25 years of experience financing and building healthcare industry 'firsts.' The firm describes itself as purpose-driven, guided by a clear mission and core values, seeking to generate strong financial returns while serving as the preferred innovation partner for entrepreneurs and co-investors advancing healthcare transformation.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 29 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 11 of 11 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×11Digital Health ×4SaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1HR Tech ×1
HQs:United States×11
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 32019 · 22016 · 16 dated
HealthtechEl Segundo, US
Michael Grover(Chief Financial Officer)Sylvia Hastanan(Chief Executive Officer, President, Treasurer and Secretary)
BoardDerek Chao(Director)Word Peake(Director)Branden Fini(Director)
Board seatKristin Torres MowatKristin T. Mowat· per SEC Form D · $20.6M raise · filed Dec 2025
HealthtechOverland Park, US
James Lippert(Director)Steven Parks(Executive Officer)Donald Peterson(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Fiore(Director)
BoardBruce Crosby(Director)in
Board seatMarty Felsenthal· per SEC Form D · $27.5M raise · filed Aug 2019
OnShift provides workforce management software purpose-built for senior care organizations, covering talent acquisition, scheduling, payroll and HRIS integrations, employee engagement and retention, and compliance reporting.
HealthtechHR TechSaaSCleveland, US
Mark Woodka(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Stubler(Director)Claiborne Rankin(Director)Jonathan Murray(Director)David Inglis(Director)
Board seatMarty Felsenthal· per SEC Form D · $18.1M raise · filed Jul 2018
Co-investorsDraper TriangleEarly Stage Partners, LPHLM Venture PartnersJumpstart Ventures
Three Oaks Hospice is a multi-state provider of hospice and palliative care services for patients and their families, operating one of the larger hospice platforms in the United States following its 2025 merger with Sage.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessDallas, US
Andrea Bohannon(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inTabitha Droddy(Chief Operating Officer)inShazmin Bhanji(Chief Growth Officer)inJulie Ford(Chief Compliance Officer)inKimberly "Kay" Dickason(Chief Information Officer)Diane Daych(Director)
Board seatBruce Crosby· per SEC Form D · $21.2M raise · filed Jun 2019
Artera develops AI-powered diagnostic tests that analyze patient biopsy images to predict therapeutic response in cancer care.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesLos Altos, US
Andre Esteva, PhD(Founder)inAndre Esteva(Founder)
Co-investorsBreyer CapitalCoatue ManagementKoch Disruptive TechnologiesJackson Square VenturesLead Edge CapitalSUMMATION HEALTH VENTURES+2 more
Artera provides AI-powered voice and text communication agents for healthcare providers to improve patient engagement and streamline coordination of care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSSanta Barbara, US
Guillaume de Zwirek(Founder)in
Co-investorsJackson Square VenturesMartin VenturesMemorialCare Innovation FundScOp Venture CapitalTechstarsLead Edge Capital+1 more
HealthtechNashville, US
Travis Messina(Executive Officer, Director)David Coppeans(Executive Officer)
BoardCharles Martin, Jr.(Director)W. Spence McClelland(Director)Frank Coliano(Director)Dipa Talati Mehta(Director)in
Co-investorsBlue Venture FundsMartin VenturesNoro-Moseley PartnersOptum VenturesBlueCross BlueShield Venture PartnersSandbox Advantage
Rialtic provides a cloud-based SaaS platform that analyzes healthcare claims and applies payment policy edits for payers and providers.
Digital HealthFintechHealthtechSaaSAtlanta, US
J. Douglas Williams(Executive Officer, Director)Doug Williams(CEO & Founder)Sean Molley(CTO)inMichael Johnson(Chief Growth Officer)inTimothy Howe(Director)Robert G. Bearden, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalNoro-Moseley PartnersOak HC/FT
ShiftKey operates a marketplace connecting licensed, credentialed healthcare professionals with facilities across the US, letting professionals bid on shifts and get paid after work logs are approved.
Future of WorkHealthtechMarketplaces
Co-investorsAea InvestorsHLM Venture PartnersACE & Company
Torch Dental is an all-in-one supply management platform that enables independent dental practices to consolidate ordering from multiple vendors into a single interface, manage inventory, and leverage collective buying power to reduce costs by an average of 16%.
B2B MarketplacesHealthtechSaaSNew York City, US
Drew Werner(Founder)
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersCadron Capital PartnersFelicis VenturesParameter VenturesTectonic Ventures
Vanna Health provides community-based psychosocial rehabilitation for adults living with serious mental illness (SMI), using local pod support groups, physical clubhouses, and digital engagement.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US
Giovanni Colella(Executive Officer, Director)Jessie Mitchell(Executive Officer)Tom Insel(Director)Jim Kim(Director)Brian Meewes(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSteve Shulman(Director)
Co-investorsAlleyCorpGreyMatter
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.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVanna · lowellsun.com · Aug 12, 2026
Artera · healthcareittoday.com · Dec 22, 2025
Artera · healthcareittoday.com · Dec 22, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Health Velocity Capital invest at?
- Health Velocity Capital invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Health Velocity Capital focus on?
- Health Velocity Capital focuses on Digital Health, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is Health Velocity Capital located?
- Health Velocity Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Health Velocity Capital lead rounds?
- Health Velocity Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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firstminute capital is an early-stage European venture fund that backs founders at inception, providing the first institutional cheque into companies building global technology across AI and deep tech.
Chicago Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders in industries it views as overlooked, writing high-conviction checks and taking board seats.
Silversmith Capital Partners is a growth equity firm that partners with entrepreneurs in the technology and healthcare sectors, providing capital and long-term partnership.
BlackWood is a European venture capital firm headquartered in Copenhagen that backs founders across Europe, offering capital alongside access to its 1,000+ member angel investor network.
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