Next Ventures
Venture capitalAustin · Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Also known as NEXT VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC
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Investment thesis
Next Ventures partners with founders working to enhance human capability through innovative approaches to health care access. Drawing on the team's varied backgrounds as operators, athletes, and patients, the firm pursues a 'Whole Person Health' model that connects upstream, preventive solutions with downstream care to improve outcomes and reduce costs. It emphasizes proactive, interconnected care across the health continuum, arguing that care decisions made in isolation limit progress. Its mission centers on optimizing and integrating upstream and downstream care.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 24 of 36 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×14Consumer ×7Digital Health ×7Wellness & Fitness ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Hardware ×4Direct to Consumer ×3Enterprise Software ×3
HQs:United States×19Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×43 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with education data
Brown University ×2Georgetown ×2McGill University ×2Northeastern University ×2The Wharton School ×2UCLA ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×6Computer Science ×4Engineering ×4Economics ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Medicine ×3Life Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 22 founders with career history
Columbia University Medical Center ×2Forward, Inc. ×2McKinsey & Company ×2UCSF Medical Center ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 12022 · 14 dated
Terra is an API platform that enables apps and developers in fitness, wellness, sleep, and health spaces to connect with wearable devices.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Kyriakos Eleftheriou(Founder)in
Co-investorsSamsung NextY CombinatorGeneral CatalystFlucas VenturesImmeasurableKube VC+1 more
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VitalBio develops the VitalOne, a diagnostic device that delivers comprehensive lab-grade blood test results in minutes from a small blood sample, using robotics, biochemistry, computer vision, and microfluidics.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Vasu Nadella(Founder)in
Co-investorsInovia CapitalLachy GroomMarc BenioffNorthpond VenturesSam Altman1955 Capital+6 more
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)inCassandra Choi(Executive Officer, Director)in
Board seatJulian Eison· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCREATE HEALTH VENTURESHeadwater VenturesKapor CapitalNTT Venture CapitalNVP CapitalY Combinator+7 more
Branchlab offers an AI-driven platform for healthcare marketing that helps teams explore patient, HCP, and caregiver audiences without exposing Protected Health Information, then create, optimize, and activate those audiences across channels.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMarketing TechNew York, US
Joshua Walsh(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Cagle(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Parkes(Director)inCarrie Williams(Director)inAndrew Bouldin(Director)in
Co-investorsAIX VenturesFCA Venture PartnersMcKesson VenturesNVP CapitalSanofi VenturesService Provider Capital+2 more
Cofertility is a fertility company focused on the family-building journey, offering egg freezing, egg donation matching, and related support services to individuals and families.
Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechNew York, US
Lauren Makler(CEO, Co-Founder)inHalle Tecco(Chair, Co-Founder)inArielle Spiegel(Advisor, Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsCoalition OperatorsEverywhere VenturesForeground CapitalHow Women InvestMuse CapitalPress On Ventures+6 more
Evergreen makes frozen waffles sweetened with maple syrup and made from whole wheat flour, avocado oil, egg and whole-wheat protein, with hidden zucchini and carrot.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechGlencoe, US
Emily Cole Groden(Executive Officer, Director)Carolyn Simmons(Director)
BoardAlex Malamatinas(Director)inDaniel Morad(Director)
Co-investorsLongJump VenturesMelitas Ventures Llc
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
Co-investorsBling CapitalFlare Capital PartnersJAZZ Venture PartnersTerrain
Genopets is a mobile game that incentivizes physical activity and real-world movement by connecting players' daily steps to gameplay progression and rewards.
ConsumerGamingWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAlliance DAO (ex DeFi Alliance)Impossible FinanceKonvoy VenturesPantera CapitalSamsung NextSWGI Ventures (SWISS GEM INVESTMENTS)
Hammerhead makes Karoo, a cycling computer device for recording and displaying ride data, routes, and workouts.
CleantechHardwareNew York City, US
Laurence Wattrus(Founder)inRaveen Beemsingh(Founder)inJon Morgan(Founder)in
Co-investorsBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcR/GA VenturesTechstarsVTF CapitalAina Climate AI VenturesBombellii Ventures+5 more
Humane was a consumer hardware startup founded by former Apple executives that developed the Ai Pin, a screenless wearable AI device.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Co-investorsKindred VenturesValia VenturesBONDForerunner VenturesPlexo CapitalQualcomm Ventures+3 more
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
Akili Hinson MD MBA(Founder)in
Co-investorsHabitat PartnersInnovestor VenturesRareBreed VenturesSerena VenturesAda VenturesArtesian+3 more
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Momentous makes science-backed nutritional supplements for performance and wellness, including sleep support formulas designed for athletes and high performers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesMuse CapitalThe Family Fund
Mood is a telehealth service offering mental health care delivered remotely by clinicians.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Mike Clare(Founder)inBetsy McMichael(Founder)in
Co-investorsAmbush CapitalDesigner FundReshapeStone Mountain VenturesVibe CapitalEarl Grey Capital
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Naytev is a social media management and automation platform for content teams that consolidates paid and organic social workflows.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Zack Liscio(Founder/CEO)inPatrick Costello(Founder)inMike Seid(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAmino Capital
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OK Capsule is a manufacturing-as-a-service platform that enables practitioners, health clinics, and wellness brands to create personalized supplements and deliver them directly to customers.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyConsumerHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessReno, US
Dr. Andrew Brandeis(Co-Founder & CMO)Noah Austin(Co-Founder & CEO)in
Orpyx develops a wearable system with smart footbeds, a receiver, and hub that provides real-time plantar pressure monitoring and alerts to help individuals with impaired protective sensation prevent foot ulcers and complications.
HealthtechIoTMedical Devices
Breanne Everett MD MBA(Founder)in
Co-investorsAphelion CapitalRelentless Pursuit PartnersThin Air LabsInterGen Capital
Oura Ring is a wearable smart ring that collects and analyzes 50+ personal health metrics to provide insights on sleep, fitness, and wellness for individual users.
HardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Ashley Colley(Founder)Virpi Tuomivaara(Founder)inTom Hale(CEO)in
Co-investors125 VenturesA-Rod CorpAble PartnersAlumni VenturesBasecamp FundBold Capital Partners+27 more
Outside, Inc. operates a portfolio of digital and print media brands focused on outdoor sports, fitness, and wellness.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechBoulder, US
Co-investorsImagination CapitalProgress VenturesService Provider CapitalCaruso Ventures
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsRuvento Ventures Pte Ltd.
Reimagining how we source, produce and experience food
Dylan Nugent(Founder)in
Co-investorsJuniperSustainable Food VenturesOverwater Ventures Llc
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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(Co-Founder & COO)inGuy Friedman(Co-Founder & CEO)in
BoardChris Cooper(Director)Deena Shakir(Director)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalCerity Partners VenturesCrosscut VenturesDraper AssociatesHyde Park Venture PartnersLux Capital+3 more
Intelligent pharmacy benefit navigation
San Mateo, US
Andrew Shinohara(Founder)in
Co-investorsNorwest Venture PartnersPrimary Venture Partners
Trial Library operates an AI-native platform that integrates clinical trials into routine care, activating providers, identifying eligible patients, and guiding them through the trial lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsHow Women InvestLux CapitalOverwater Ventures LlcSanofi VenturesSeae VenturesSemperVirens Venture Capital+1 more
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)inMichelle Larivee(Founder and CEO)inDr. Shari Auth, DACM(Founder)in
Co-investorsBAM VenturesHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcSWaN & Legend Venture PartnersThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Top Corner CapitalHelm+3 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Juno Care Systems, Inc.Adaptyx BiosciencesEphemeralEphemeral TechnologiesEvergreenHealthierHealthier IntelligenceMaMomentousTerra
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.
Exits · 3
3 acquisitions · showing 2Humaneacq. by HPPowerdotacq. by Therabody
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHumane · thepeterboroughexaminer.com · Aug 29, 2026
Orpyx · techfundingnews.com · Jul 30, 2026
Eternal · moneycontrol.com · Jul 17, 2026
Juno Medical · nutraingredients.com · Jul 17, 2026
Oura · pulse2.com · Jul 17, 2026
Trial Library · zeebiz.com · Jul 16, 2026
Terra API · tryterra.co · Jun 28, 2026
Hammerhead · datacenterdynamics.com · Jun 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Next Ventures made?
- Next Ventures has 36 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 Biotech, Consumer, Digital Health, FoodTech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Mental Health, Sports Tech, 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.
- Who does Next Ventures co-invest with?
- Next Ventures most often shares deals with Muse Capital, Service Provider Capital, How Women Invest, among 112 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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