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Nurse Capital

Venture capital

Chicago · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$2M – $5M
HQ
Chicago, Illinois, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2022
Tracked investments
7
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1

Team · 9 people

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What they invest in

from 3 of 7 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×3Digital Health ×1Hardware ×1HR Tech ×1InsurTech ×1IoT ×1Medical Devices ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 7 tracked

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Oscar Healthhioscar.com𝕏NYSE: OSCR

Oscar Health is a healthcare technology company that builds and operates a health insurance platform, offering individual, small group, and Medicare Advantage plans to members across the United States.

Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechNew York, US

Mario Schlosser(Founder)inJoshua Kushner(Founder)Mark T. Bertolini(Chief Executive Officer)inJosh Kushner(Founder)Kevin Nazemi(Founder)

Co-investors8VCA-Rod CorpBoxGroupBreyer CapitalCapitalGCoatue Management+22 more

Prolucentprolucent.com

Prolucent provides a workforce management platform and services for health systems to manage permanent and flexible clinical talent, covering recruitment marketing, internal resource pools, external agency optimization, and workforce analytics.

HealthtechHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsA1 Health VenturesHealth Velocity CapitalNorthwell HoldingsSpringTide Ventures

Wave Therapeuticswavetherapeuticsinc.comin𝕏Nov 2024

Wave 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)inRicardo Vasquez(Chief Medical Officer)in

Co-investorsElevate VenturesTechstars

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

MIDAS Healthcare SolutionsPracticing ExcellenceSesameXO Medtech

Exits · 1

1 IPOs

Oscar HealthNYSE: OSCR

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Nurse Capital made?
Nurse Capital has 7 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
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.
Who does Nurse Capital co-invest with?
Nurse Capital most often shares deals with 8VC, Breyer Capital, Founders Fund, among 23 tracked co-investors.

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Recent posts by Beth A. Brooks cover pathways for nurse-led startups into hospital procurement via Vizient's Innovative Technology Program, how purpose and financial returns can align in impact investing, and the lack of financial attribution for nursing work in healthcare reimbursement. AI summary

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