Next Ventures
Venture capitalAustin · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Also known as NEXT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Next Ventures partners with founders enhancing human capability through innovative approaches to health care access. Centered on a 'Whole Person Health' concept, the firm seeks to align upstream solutions with downstream care to improve outcomes and reduce costs. It believes care should be proactive and interconnected across the health continuum, arguing that isolated care decisions limit progress. The firm draws on the diverse networks and experiences of its team as operators, athletes, and patients, with a mission to optimize and integrate upstream and downstream care across the health system.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 18 of 29 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×12Wellness & Fitness ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Digital Health ×4Consumer ×3Hardware ×3Developer Tools ×2Direct to Consumer ×2
HQs:United States×15Canada×1
Investments · 29 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
New York, US
Akili Hinson(Executive Officer, Director)Julian Eison(Director)
Board seatJulian Eison· per SEC Form D · $13.8M raise · filed Aug 2022
Pair Team develops an AI-enabled care coordination platform that connects people with healthcare providers and programs to deliver proactive, personalized care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Neil Batlivala(Founder)inCassie Choi(Founder)inJulian Eison(Director)Cassandra Choi(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJulian Eison· per SEC Form D
BranchLab is a healthcare AI company that builds predictive systems for regulated organizations in the healthcare sector, helping them make better decisions about patient outcomes and treatment commercialization while maintaining privacy and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechNew York, US
Michael Parkes(Director)Joshua Walsh(Executive Officer, Director)Carrie Williams(Director)Christopher Cagle(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Bouldin(Director)
Cofertility connects intended parents seeking egg donors with women who want to freeze their eggs for their own future, offering a "Split" program where women can donate eggs while subsidizing their own egg-freezing costs.
FemTechHealthtechNew York, US
Evergreen makes whole wheat and avocado oil-based frozen waffles for direct consumers, positioning them as a healthier alternative to conventionally made waffles using refined ingredients.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechGlencoe, US
Alex Malamatinas(Director)Emily Cole Groden(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Morad(Director)Emily Groden(Executive Officer, Director)Carolyn Simmons(Director)
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
Hammerhead makes Karoo, a cycling computer device for recording and displaying ride data, routes, and workouts.
CleantechHardwareNew York City, US
Juno is a family-focused healthcare provider offering primary care, urgent care, women's health, pediatrics, mental health, rheumatology, and weight management services in a modern, welcoming environment with transparent pricing and extended hours.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Momentous develops science-backed nutrition supplements—such as creatine and fiber products—for everyday high performers, professional athletes, and military personnel.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
OK Capsule provides an AI-native, API- and MCP-driven fulfillment layer that manufactures, packs, and ships personalized supplement protocols for health platforms, practitioners and clinics, and audience-led brands.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Scorched Ice is a skating intelligence platform that uses independent sensors on each skate to measure on-ice bilateral workload, detect asymmetries, and track deviations from a player's normal skating pattern via its SCORCH Index.
HardwareIoTSports Tech
SteadyMD operates a telehealth platform that connects clinicians with remote care opportunities across the United States, serving over 200,000 patients while providing flexible work arrangements and support services for healthcare providers.
Digital HealthFuture of WorkHealthtechSt. Louis, US
Yarone Goren(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Guy Friedman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Chris Cooper(Director)
BoardDeena Shakir(Director)
Trial Library is an AI-native platform that integrates clinical trials into routine healthcare by connecting patients, providers, payers, and pharmaceutical sponsors.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
WTHN provides acupuncture, herbal medicine, and acupressure products based on Traditional Chinese Medicine to address stress, pain, and other health concerns.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US
Dr. Shari Auth(Co-founder & Chief Healing Officer)Michelle Larivee(Founder and CEO)
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 Next Ventures invest at?
- Next Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Next Ventures's typical check size?
- Next Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $3M.
- What sectors does Next Ventures focus on?
- Next Ventures focuses on Digital Health, Healthtech, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Next Ventures located?
- Next Ventures is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Does Next Ventures lead rounds?
- Next Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMel Strong: From Nike to Next Ventures
Second Nature · Mel Strong
#46 - Mel Strong (Founding Partner @ NEXT Ventures) Transitioning from a major corporate into VC
ConfluenceVC · Mel Strong
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