JAZZ Venture Partners
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed–Late Stage · 20 people tracked
Also known as JAZZ VENTURE PARTNERS, LLC
Investment thesis
JAZZ Venture Partners backs companies applying technology and neuroscience to enhance human performance, health, and potential. Its portfolio spans prescription digital therapeutics, brain-computer interfaces, neuromodulation, AI-driven drug discovery, mental health platforms, robotics, and workforce productivity tools. The firm invests where advances in AI, biology, and neuroscience converge to improve human capabilities and wellbeing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 35 of 93 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×16AI & Machine Learning ×12Digital Health ×11Biotech ×7Enterprise Software ×6Medical Devices ×5SaaS ×5Deep Tech ×4
HQs:United States×28Sweden×1
Investments · 93 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCadence develops a neuromodulation system intended to be a more effective, less invasive treatment for people living with drug-refractory epilepsy.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSammamish, US
Kent Leyde(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Warren Douglas Sheffield(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Reken develops AI-powered security solutions to detect and prevent bot attacks, fraud, and deepfake-enabled scams targeting financial institutions, airlines, and government agencies.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Shuman Ghosemajumder(Co-founder & CEO)Rich Griffiths(Co-founder)
San Francisco, US
Nancy Yu(Executive Officer, Director)Onno Faber(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAndrew Firlik· per SEC Form D · $45.2M raise · filed Feb 2022
HealthtechBoston, US
ERIC ELENKO(Executive Officer, Director)ROBERT PEREZ(Director)BHARATT CHOWRIRA(Director)W. EDWARD MARTUCCI(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN SPINALE(Director)JAMES GATES(Director)
Board seatJohn Spinale· per SEC Form D · $65M raise · filed May 2018
San Francisco, US
Ido Leffler(Director)Tina Sharkey(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatIdo Leffler· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Mar 2016
San Francisco, US
Andrew Firlik(Director)Daniel Chao, M.D., M.S.(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Hebert(Director)Amol Sarva(Director)
Board seatAndrew Firlik· per SEC Form D
HealthtechCincinnati, US
Kathryn McAleer(CEO and President)Komel Caruso(Executive Officer)Wes Cannon(Chief Financial Officer)Sunbal Z. Javaid(Executive Officer, Director)Kathy Lai(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChris Kane(Director)
Board seatSharon Knight· per SEC Form D
San Francisco, US
Josh Felser(Director)Ido Leffler(Director)Zac Rosenberg(Director)Darryl Jackson(Executive Officer, Director)Nicky Jackson(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatIdo Leffler· per SEC Form D · $4M raise · filed May 2016
San Francisco, US
Ido Leffler(Director)Steve Anderson(Director)Michael Del Ponte(Executive Officer, Director)Brett Brewer(Director)
Board seatIdo Leffler· per SEC Form D · $3.9M raise · filed Sep 2016
BiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Corey McCann(Director)Andrew Firlik(Director)Michael Rosenbluth(Executive Officer, Director)Zack Lynch(Director)
Board seatAndrew FirlikZack Lynch· per SEC Form D
A closed-loop training platform enabling humans and AI agents to collaborate and learn together.
Develops scientifically validated videogames designed to improve mental capabilities.
PicnicHealth aggregates medical records from multiple healthcare providers into a unified digital platform and connects patients with a clinical team to develop personalized care plans.
Digital HealthHealthtech
AppliedVR develops immersive therapeutic software using technology to deliver drug-free clinical treatments for patients.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesLos Angeles, US
Matthew Stoudt(Co-Founder and CEO)inJosh Sackman(Co-Founder and President)in
BoardDavid Sackman(Chairman)
Ark provides a customizable digital platform for venture capital and private equity firms to manage investor communications, performance reporting, and document sharing with their limited partners.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Arrive Health provides technology that surfaces real-time, patient-specific clinical, cost, and coverage data within electronic health record (EHR) and clinical workflows, helping providers and patients understand out-of-pocket treatment costs and make care decisions.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Leverages cutting-edge digital technology and neuroscience for the treatment of serious medical conditions.
Uses AI, mDEL, and mRNA display technologies to target unreachable drug targets.
Developing AI-enabled tools to augment workforce productivity in financial services.
A robotics and AI company creating state-of-the-art companion robots to revolutionize human-centric care.
Pasadena, US
Maja Mataric(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJohn Lee(Director)Paolo Pirjanian(Executive Officer, Director)
Leverages AI and metabolomics to translate molecules found in nature into new therapeutics.
Combines comprehensive primary health care with proactive diagnostics and coaching to help individuals conquer their health, fitness, and aging goals.
Eternal is a personalized health platform that combines wearable data, lab results, and AI coaching to deliver customized podcasts, daily texts, and in-person care for fitness, health, and longevity.
HealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Leverages molecular science to engineer novel ingredients for use in dietary supplements and functional foods.
Created the world's first eye-interaction solution for augmented and virtual reality devices.
Flow develops technology-based mental health solutions to address depression symptoms and wellness.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMental HealthStockholm, SE
Daniel Månsson(Co-founder)Erik Rehn(Co-founder)Erin Lee(CEO)
Form Bio develops AI-driven software and bioinformatics tools for genetic medicine and genome engineering, enabling faster and safer design of gene therapies, protein engineering, and manufacturing optimization.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechAustin, US
Michelle Chen, PhDDoug DanielsJoe Nipko, PhDAmicia Elliott, PhDDavid KigerAngela Anderson
Genesis develops GEMS, an AI platform for drug discovery that identifies and optimizes drug candidates.
AI & Machine LearningBiotech
Acquired.
Acquired.
A technology platform that drives human performance and wellness in the workplace.
Creating the future of digitally-enabled orthodontia.
Establishing a first-of-its-kind sports league focused on fan experience and athlete safety.
Establishing a sports league focused on fan experience and athlete safety.
Creates industry-leading mobile and AR training software and games for physicians.
Develops software to treat adolescent mental health.
Magic Mind produces a line of clinically-formulated mental performance drinks and sleep supplements containing ingredients like Lion's Mane, Bacopa Monnieri, and L-Theanine to support focus, cognition, and sustained energy.
ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Magnus Medical develops SAINT, an FDA-cleared, accelerated form of TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) therapy that uses precision neuromodulation to treat Major Depressive Disorder, including treatment-resistant depression, over a 5-day course.
Digital HealthMedical DevicesMental Health
Developing closed-loop neuromodulation technology to treat intractable neurological and psychiatric disorders.
BiotechBurlingame, US
Christian Gormsen(Executive Officer, Director)Vikram Lamba(Executive Officer)Xingjuan Chao(Director)Nolan Williams(Director)Heath Lukatch(Director)
BoardAndrew Firlik(Director)
Developing breakthrough digital therapeutics that treat diseases, relieve suffering, and improve human performance.
Mercaso is a grocery delivery service operating in Los Angeles and San Diego, offering delivery for a flat service fee.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLos Angeles, US
Develops machine programming software intended to automate software development and improve software quality.
Palo Alto, US
Brentt Baltimore(Director)Justin Gottschlich(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Gottschlich(Executive Officer)
Developed accelerated learning technology to enable workers in less-skilled jobs to unlock their full potential.
Has clinics that offer empathic care powered by AI technologies to increase IVF success rates at much lower costs.
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 JAZZ Venture Partners invest at?
- JAZZ Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is JAZZ Venture Partners's typical check size?
- JAZZ Venture Partners typically writes checks of $100K – $20M.
- What sectors does JAZZ Venture Partners focus on?
- JAZZ Venture Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Digital Health, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Future of Work, Gaming, Healthtech, Longevity, Medical Devices, Mental Health, Robotics, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is JAZZ Venture Partners located?
- JAZZ Venture Partners is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does JAZZ Venture Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, JAZZ Venture Partners leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMeet the Funder: John Spinale (JAZZ Venture Partners)
Games for Change · John Spinale
AR/VR MunchnLearn Meetup: JAZZ Venture Partners Investor John Spinale
AR/VR MunchnLearn · John Spinale
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