Jumpstart Foundry
Venture capitalNashville · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Also known as JUMPSTART HOLDINGS, LLC
Investment thesis
Jumpstart Foundry focuses on pre-seed healthcare startups, investing in solutions across health technology, digital health, diagnostic devices, and consumer health. As part of the Jumpstart Health Investors platform, the firm combines experienced healthcare investors, innovators, and operators to strengthen startups at their earliest stage. Beyond funding, it provides an exclusive program for healthcare founders, equipping portfolio companies with tools and a support network to prepare them for later stages of growth. The firm emphasizes strong personal relationships with founders and a culture built around the mission to 'make something better' in health.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 18, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesFounder mafia
2 people who came through Jumpstart Foundry went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 3 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×2Digital Health ×1FemTech ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOvum Health is a telehealth practice offering lifestyle medicine to treat root causes of hormonal, reproductive, and metabolic health conditions across all life stages, from fertility and preconception to perimenopause and menopause.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Jumpstart Foundry invest at?
- Jumpstart Foundry invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Jumpstart Foundry focus on?
- Jumpstart Foundry focuses on Consumer, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Jumpstart Foundry located?
- Jumpstart Foundry is headquartered in Nashville, US.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJumpstart Foundry Q&A Session with Vic Gatto
Jumpstart Foundry · Vic Gatto
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Co-investors · 5
Incisive Ventures is a Seattle-based pre-seed fund investing in technology companies that reduce friction at scale, drawing on the founder's extensive angel investing network.
Bread and Butter Ventures is a Minnesota-based venture capital firm investing in foodtech, digital health, and enterprise technology companies, leveraging the state's concentration of food, healthcare, and Fortune 500 industry leaders.
Preface Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs experienced founders building 'Frontier Enterprise' companies focused on improving how people work.
Aisling Capital is an investment firm focused on companies developing and commercializing innovative healthcare products, services, and technologies.
Collab Capital is an investment firm founded by entrepreneurs to back founders building the infrastructure of an inclusive economy, aiming to generate returns while creating jobs, economic mobility, and generational wealth in their communities.
Firms observed investing alongside Jumpstart Foundry, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Jumpstart Foundry's recorded portfolio.
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