Nurse Capital
Venture capitalChicago · 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.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 3 of 7 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×3Digital Health ×1Hardware ×1HR Tech ×1InsurTech ×1IoT ×1Medical Devices ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 7 tracked
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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(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inJoshua Kushner(Co-Founder and Vice Chair of the Board)Mark T. Bertolini(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investors8VCA-Rod CorpBreyer CapitalCapitalGCoatue ManagementFloating Point+13 more
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 Capital
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 IPOsOscar 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 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 15 tracked co-investors.
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