Kaiser Permanente Ventures
Corporate VCSan Francisco · Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
Also known as National Venture Development, LLC
Investment thesis
Kaiser Permanente Ventures partners with Kaiser Permanente's 24,600+ clinicians and nearly 236,000 healthcare employees to identify high-impact healthcare innovations. The firm targets companies addressing pressing healthcare delivery needs across health information technology, digital health, healthcare services, medical devices, and diagnostics. By leveraging KP's comprehensive electronic medical record system, evidence-based care delivery model, and operational scale, KPV selects solutions that demonstrate meaningful clinical and operational impact.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 41 of 86 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×30Digital Health ×14Enterprise Software ×13AI & Machine Learning ×9Medical Devices ×9SaaS ×8Cloud Computing ×5Mental Health ×4
HQs:United States×14
Investments · 86 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAbridge builds AI software that converts clinical conversations into structured insights for healthcare providers. The platform helps clinicians and patients by automating documentation and improving clinical decision-making from the conversation itself.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Shiv Rao(Founder & CEO)
Agile Therapeutics develops and markets contraceptive and women's health products using its proprietary Skinfusion® transdermal technology platform. The company focuses on providing healthcare options for women through innovative delivery mechanisms.
BiotechFemTechHealthtech
Arine provides an AI-driven medication management platform for health plans to improve medication adherence and outcomes. The platform targets Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans, helping them reduce costs and hospitalizations while improving quality ratings.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Yoona Kim(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Thomander(Executive Officer)Andrew Brooks(Director)Penjit Moorehead(Executive Officer, Director)
Ordr provides a device intelligence and network security platform that identifies and protects connected assets across cloud, on-premises, and SaaS environments. The platform helps organizations discover, monitor, and enforce security policies on all networked devices to reduce risk and improve security posture.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoT
bioMérieux develops in vitro diagnostic systems and molecular testing panels for pathogen detection in clinical, food safety, and pharmaceutical quality control settings. The company serves healthcare providers, laboratories, food industry, and pharmaceutical manufacturers with rapid PCR-based diagnostic solutions.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Big Health develops digital treatments and care programs for mental health conditions, including cognitive behavioral therapy-based solutions for insomnia and other mental health issues. The company serves patients and healthcare systems seeking scalable, accessible mental health care backed by clinical research.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Peter Hames(Co-founder)Colin Espie(Co-founder)
Collective Medical, now part of PointClickCare, operates a real-time care collaboration network connecting providers, payers, and care teams across the post-acute healthcare continuum to facilitate coordinated care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
DexCare provides patient access and scheduling navigation logic for health systems, enabling patients to find available appointments across multiple care entry points and improving utilization of existing capacity.
HealthtechSaaSPhiladelphia, US
Everytable prepares fresh, scratch-cooked meals at approximately $7 per serving, delivered free to workplaces or available for pickup, with menus inspired by culturally diverse communities. The company operates in food deserts and affluent neighborhoods, emphasizing high-quality ingredients and no artificial preservatives.
ConsumerFoodTech
Flexera provides a unified platform for technology visibility and management across AI, SaaS, cloud, and IT assets, helping enterprises optimize spend, reduce risk, and govern their technology environments. The platform serves large enterprises needing consolidated management of their hybrid IT portfolios including AI cost management, FinOps, SaaS management, and IT asset management.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Freenome develops early-stage cancer detection technology using blood tests to identify cancer in its earliest, most treatable phases. The company serves healthcare providers and patients seeking preventive cancer screening solutions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Riley Ennis(Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer)
Genome Medical provides telehealth-enabled genetic services, including counseling, testing, and clinical trial access, primarily for individuals with rare conditions. The company partners with hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations to expand access to expert genetic guidance.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Garner helps employers and employees find high-quality in-network doctors and manage healthcare costs by analyzing outcomes data from a large claims database. The platform uses provider performance insights to reduce medical spending and improve care quality without disrupting existing insurance plans.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR Tech
Groups provides medication-assisted treatment for opioid and substance use disorder, offering Suboxone treatment through in-person and virtual programs that accept insurance and Medicaid.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Hologic develops medical technologies for women's health that detect, diagnose and treat health conditions across multiple countries. The company operates in the medical device and healthcare sector, serving women globally.
FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Headspace is a mental health app that delivers personalized support through meditation, mindfulness, AI-powered guidance, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry services for individuals and organizations worldwide. The company serves employers, health plans, and organizations seeking to extend mental health care to their communities.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Andy(Co-founder)
Health Catalyst provides data analytics, AI-powered insights, and healthcare solutions to help hospital systems and healthcare organizations improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomes. The company serves healthcare providers focused on value-based care and patient engagement.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Ingenious Med provides automated billing and revenue cycle management software for health systems, physician practices, and medical groups. The platform uses AI-powered charge capture and data analytics to optimize physician productivity, reduce billing errors, and strengthen revenue integrity across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute care settings.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
IntelyCare operates a healthcare talent marketplace that connects nurses with care settings including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. The platform helps healthcare organizations fill staffing needs while enabling nurses to find work opportunities that align with their lifestyle preferences.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHealthtechHR Tech
iRhythm provides wearable cardiac monitoring devices and AI-powered analysis services for clinicians to diagnose heart arrhythmias. The platform combines engineered ECG monitors, machine learning algorithms, and expert clinical review to deliver actionable diagnostic reports.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Kate Farms produces plant-based nutritional shakes designed to support digestion and overall health. The company sells direct-to-consumer nutrition products.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Leiters Health is an FDA-registered outsourcing provider that compounds high-quality sterile pharmaceutical preparations for hospitals, ophthalmology practices, and surgery centers.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesUnknown, US
MetricStream provides a cloud-based GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) platform with AI-driven capabilities for risk assessment, compliance management, audit, cyber risk, and resilience. The platform serves risk assessors, compliance leaders, auditors, and cyber risk experts across over 1 million professionals in 35+ countries.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSan Jose, US
A walk-in mental health care provider offering same-day crisis services, medication management, and counseling for children, teens, and adults. MIND 24-7 operates 24/7 across multiple locations in Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona, with no appointment required and flexible payment options.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthPhoenix, US
NOCD provides OCD treatment through virtual therapy sessions with specialized therapists and 24/7 app-based support. The company offers evidence-based exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy covered by 70+ insurance plans.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Nordic is a healthcare technology consulting firm that helps healthcare organizations solve data fragmentation, workforce capacity challenges, cost pressures, operational bottlenecks, and technology gaps. The company provides consulting guidance, system modernization, and workflow optimization services to healthcare providers worldwide.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechMadison, US
Nuvolo provides cloud-based Integrated Workplace Management Solutions built on the ServiceNow platform that unify facilities management and asset lifecycle data for organizations. The platform serves facility managers and operations teams in the enterprise sector.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Omada Health provides virtual-first, integrated care programs for chronic disease management, delivered as data-driven solutions for employers, health plans, and healthcare organizations. The company develops digital diabetes prevention programs, musculoskeletal care, and behavior change interventions to reduce healthcare costs and improve health outcomes.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Kaiser Permanente Ventures invest at?
- Kaiser Permanente Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Kaiser Permanente Ventures's typical check size?
- Kaiser Permanente Ventures typically writes checks of $2M – $5M.
- What sectors does Kaiser Permanente Ventures focus on?
- Kaiser Permanente Ventures focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Kaiser Permanente Ventures located?
- Kaiser Permanente Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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