Jumpstart Nova
Venture capitalNashville · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Jumpstart Nova invests in seed and Series A healthcare companies, backing founders working to lower the cost of care, improve patient outcomes, and accelerate positive change in the U.S. healthcare system. Focus areas include Health IT, Digital Health, tech-enabled services, Consumer Health and Wellness, and Medicaid services. As the strategic seed fund of the Jumpstart Health Investors platform, the firm positions itself as a healthcare-startup expert with deep industry connections, partnering closely with founders to help build impactful businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 5 of 12 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×5Digital Health ×3SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Enterprise Software ×1HR Tech ×1Mental Health ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathIntusCare provides a technology platform for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organizations, including tools like CareHub for operations and compliance, PRISM for population health and utilization management, and IRIS for risk adjustment.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
AI-powered U-shaped smart toothbrush with embedded oral scanner for ongoing health monitoring.
Feno makes the Smartbrush, a U-shaped electric toothbrush with 18,000 bristles that cleans the full mouth in about 20 seconds and includes a built-in scanner that captures images of teeth and gums.
Health Cost IQ (HCIQ) provides a healthcare intelligence and analytics platform that uses AI to identify and reduce healthcare spending waste, aiming to help organizations achieve 20-30% cost reductions.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSChandler, US
Jeff Powell(Director)Adit Parasuram(Chief Executive Officer)Jude Odu(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMarcus Whitney(Director)
HealthtechProvidence, US
John Robert Felton(Executive Officer, Director)Evan Jackson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardWilliam Helman(Director)Gilbert Addo(Director)David Feinberg(Director)
Wellness platform supporting employee engagement and wellbeing.
Washington, US
Benaree (B.J.) Wiley Williams(President and Director)Sohaib Malik(Chief Technology Officer)Shilpa Punatar(Chief Marketing Officer)
BoardMarcus Whitney(Director)
Community-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism in New York.
Therify is an in-network mental health platform that connects employees to licensed therapists, coaches, and wellness providers with guaranteed availability.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechMental HealthNashville, US
James Murray(Founder)inWarren Sadler(Founder)in
BoardMarcus Whitney(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAlerje · castleplacement.com · Jan 8, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Jumpstart Nova invest at?
- Jumpstart Nova invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Jumpstart Nova's typical check size?
- Jumpstart Nova typically writes checks of $250K – $4M.
- What sectors does Jumpstart Nova focus on?
- Jumpstart Nova focuses on Biotech, Consumer, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Jumpstart Nova located?
- Jumpstart Nova is headquartered in Nashville, US.
- Does Jumpstart Nova lead rounds?
- Yes, Jumpstart Nova leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMakers Bar Interview with Marcus Whitney, Founder & Managing Partner of Jumpstart Nova
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Chat with Marcus Whitney, Founder and Managing Partner at Jumpstart Nova - Nxt In Ep 31
Nxt Level Recruiting · Marcus Whitney
Advice for Students by Marcus Whitney, Jumpstart Nova #ProudlyPENCILSeries
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