Nurse Capital
Venture capitalChicago · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Nurse Capital was created by nurses to support the next generation of registered nurse founders in healthcare innovation. Through its invitation-only Nurse Capital Network, the firm provides hands-on mentorship from a team of experts, helping founders identify customers and markets, develop strategy and messaging, and grow their business and networks. The firm positions itself as combining clinical nursing experience with business knowledge to turn healthcare ideas into viable companies, partnering with both innovators and investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 1 of 7 portfolio companiesHardware ×1Healthtech ×1IoT ×1Medical Devices ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathWave Therapeutics develops active therapeutic wheelchair cushions and related products that use microprocessor-controlled pumps to prevent pressure injuries in mobility-impaired populations including seniors, veterans, and patients with spinal cord injuries.
HardwareHealthtechIoTMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessNashville, US
Jessica Bussert(Founder, President & CEO)Ricardo Vasquez(Chief Medical Officer)
Co-investorsElevate VenturesTechstars
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioOscar HealthNYSE: OSCR
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWave Therapeutics · trysignalbase.com · May 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nurse Capital made?
- Nurse Capital has 6 tracked investments.
- What stage does Nurse Capital invest at?
- Nurse Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Nurse Capital's typical check size?
- Nurse Capital typically writes checks of $2M – $5M.
- What sectors does Nurse Capital focus on?
- Nurse Capital focuses on Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Nurse Capital located?
- Nurse Capital is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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