Third Act Ventures
Venture capitalSan Diego · Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Third Act Ventures invests in health technology and AgeTech companies, backing startups building solutions for older adults and the aging population. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments in the health tech sector, supporting founders addressing pressing challenges in health care and serving the 50+ demographic.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 26 of 33 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×19Digital Health ×10AI & Machine Learning ×7Wellness & Fitness ×6SaaS ×5Medical Devices ×4Consumer ×3IoT ×3
HQs:United States×17
Investments · 33 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12019 · 24 dated
Alertgy develops a non-invasive wristband device for real-time blood glucose monitoring in diabetics using Deep-Gluco sensor technology.
HealthtechIoTMedical DevicesMelbourne, US
Marc Edward Rippen(Executive Officer)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsMedStartr Ventures
Attn: Grace designs and manufactures plant-based, skin-safe incontinence products for women, manufactured in carbon-neutral facilities.
Circular EconomyConsumerFemTechHealthtech
Alexandra Fennell(Founder)in
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsBackbone AngelsFlybridge Capital PartnersHow Women InvestIngeborg InvestmentsJoyance PartnersKapor Capital+7 more
Biotia develops diagnostic tests that use genomic sequencing to identify the root cause of patients' symptoms.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Chris Mason(Founder)Niamh O'Hara(Founder & CEO)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsCloquet Capital Partners, LLCDigitalDx VenturesEverywhere VenturesRed Bear VenturesSeedToBTau Ventures+5 more
care.coach provides 24/7 companionship and health monitoring for seniors through an AI-powered tablet with a pet avatar interface, supporting medication compliance, fall prevention, and family connection.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsCartmell VenturesDaybreak Partners
CareCar connects health plan members with a network of caregivers to improve access to care services.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSDenver, US
Mike Matz(Executive Officer)Jennifer Gallinger(Executive Officer)Joshua Itano(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardUriridiakoghene Onovakpuri(Director)Matt Smith(Director)inScott Reid(Director)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsKapor CapitalKickstartReinventure CapitalWestbound Equity PartnersImpact America Fund
Careswitch offers Looper, an AI scheduling tool for home care agencies that handles same-day caregiver call-outs by rebuilding visit routes, ranking replacement caregivers, drafting outreach messages, and escalating uncovered visits.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthSaaS
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Great Oaks Venture Capital
Caspar develops physical AI using ambient sensing technology to detect health risks and support clinical interventions in care settings.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Cobu is a community building platform that helps residents of apartment buildings form genuine communities and combat loneliness.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSocialBoston, US
Ben Pleat(Co-Founder & CEO)in
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalTechstarsWalnut Venture Associates
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Do You Kare provides staffing solutions connecting caregivers with senior care communities and facilities seeking temporary or flexible care personnel.
B2B MarketplacesHR Tech
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Joe & Bella is an adaptive apparel brand that designs clothing with features like hidden magnetic closures, side zippers, and stretch fabrics to make dressing easier.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)IrishAngelsIU VenturesSandalphon CapitalScaleGood Fund LP (powered by TELUS)
Kebormed develops medical devices spanning multiple medical fields and conditions, working at the intersection of medicine and technology.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDigital HealthMedical DevicesCleveland, US
Radu Iancu(Founder & CEO)Warren Goldenberg(President & COO)Nikolaos Fikas(Chief Security Officer)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Labrador Systems develops robots for everyday assistance, applying sensor, processor, and algorithm technology from augmented reality and self-driving fields to build practical robots that support people in daily life.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechRoboticsOak Park, US
Mike Dooley(Founder)inNikolai Romanov(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael John Dooley(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCyril Ebersweiler(Director)in
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsSOSV
Mighty Health provides a comprehensive health program designed to help older adults maintain and improve their daily functioning and independence.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Felipe Lopes(Founder)inBernard Chang(Founder)inJames Li(Founder)in
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsY CombinatorZ Venture CapitalRRE VenturesWill Ventures
Morrow provides financial wellness and money management solutions for employees, helping them optimize their personal finances.
FintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsFullCircle
Naborforce connects older adults and their families to a vetted network of community members (Nabors) who provide caregiving support, companionship, and assistance.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHealthtechWellness & FitnessRichmond, US
Paige Wilson(Founder and CEO)Kelly Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEric Hsia(Director)inTania Grant(Director)in
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsClaritas CapitalTechstarsThe Artemis FundTransLink CapitalClaritas Healthcare
Brooklyn, US
Sabrina Varanelli(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsNotation CapitalStory VenturesSupernode Ventures
NurseDash operates an on-demand staffing platform that connects clinicians with healthcare facilities to fill shifts.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesHouston, US
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact
HealthtechDenver, US
Edward Likovich(Executive Officer, Director)James Cook(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardThomas Virden(Director)Ben Wire(Director)inChris Saxman(Director)Rohit Seth(Director)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCobalt VenturesFemHealth VenturesForefront VentureHealthtech CapitalRockies Venture Club+2 more
Ome makes smart knobs that retrofit onto existing stoves to prevent kitchen fires through automatic shut-off, remote monitoring, and cooking timers.
HardwareHealthtechIoTDurham, US
Akshita Iyer(Founder & CEO)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsigniteXL VentureTechstarsZane Venture FundLegendary Ventures, Llc.
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Pear Suite operates a care navigation platform that connects community health workers (CHWs) with community-based organizations and healthcare providers to help underserved populations access health and social services.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSaaSWellness & FitnessSeattle, US
Colby Takeda(Founder & CEO)Nick Lockett(Founder)in
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalAtento CapitalEnable VenturesEquitage Ventures, L.L.C.Flare Capital PartnersIncisive Ventures+5 more
Peelaways makes disposable, layered waterproof fitted sheets that stack on a mattress so a soiled top layer can be peeled off and tossed without washing.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceJersey City, US
Boardmaxwell cohen(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsAEON FoundryAlpine MeridianNew York Venture Partners
Pregnancy Coach is a wearable sensor device that clips to clothing and vibrates to alert pregnant women when they roll onto their back during sleep, reducing back sleep position without disrupting rest.
FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Roobrik provides science-based online surveys, financial-readiness assessments, and chat tools that help prospective senior living residents and their families evaluate their options while converting more website visitors into qualified leads for senior living providers.
Digital HealthHealthtechMarketing TechSaaSSales TechGreensboro, US
Nathaniel O'Keefe(Executive Officer, Director)Judith Conaway(Executive Officer)David Levin(Director)Maureen O'Connor(Director)William Clark(Director)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsIDEA NCJurassic CapitalThe Launch PlaceHatteras Venture Partners
Tembo Health provides care coordination and management services for seniors, particularly those with chronic conditions and dementia.
Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity
Anurag Gupta(CEO and founder)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsCity LightEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)HDS CapitalHeadwater VenturesMaccabee VenturesOceans Ventures+3 more
Third Eye Health operates a network of board-certified physicians providing virtual post-acute care and after-hours coverage for skilled nursing facilities and patients, using mobile technology and care coordination services.
Digital HealthHealthtechChicago, US
Daniel Herbstman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jamison Feramisco(Director)Lucas Baran(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardMichael Sachs(Director)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsEquitage Ventures, L.L.C.Generator VenturesSPRINGROCK VENTURESS1 Seed VenturesWavemaker Three-Sixty Health
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsAEON FoundryBoro CapitalK20 FundWestchester AngelsThe Fund
Wesley Chapel, US
David Sawyer(Executive Officer, Director)Ralph Stoddard(Director)Stella Parris(Executive Officer)Margaret Sawyer(Director)
BoardKATIE SCHMITZ(Director)JUSTIN KELLY(Director)
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesFlorida FundersJohnson Venture Partners
Voxela provides monitoring and incident detection systems for care facilities and hospitals, using AI-generated analytics to prevent falls, wandering, and other accidents in elderly care settings.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechIoTSilicon Valley, US
Yuta EndoinGoutham KamathinYusuke Yoshidain
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsbasepartnersLongevity Venture Partners
Welbi provides an AI-powered resident engagement platform for senior living communities that personalizes life enrichment programs, improves operational efficiency, and supports compliance tracking.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
PartnerMax Zamkow· solo GP
Co-investorsGraphite VenturesSoGal Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTembo Health · bridgesbyepoch.com · Apr 21, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Third Act Ventures made?
- Third Act Ventures has 33 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Third Act Ventures invest at?
- Third Act Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Third Act Ventures focus on?
- Third Act Ventures focuses on Consumer, Digital Health, Healthtech, Longevity, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Third Act Ventures located?
- Third Act Ventures is headquartered in San Diego, US.
- Who does Third Act Ventures co-invest with?
- Third Act Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, AEON Foundry, Equitage Ventures, L.L.C., among 85 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAgeTech Startup Opportunities: Third Act Ventures' Max Zamkow on Healthcare Staffing, Retirement Solutions, and Future Trends | The AgeTech Podcast S4E6 - TheGerontechnologist
Keren Etkin · Max Zamkow · thegerontechnologist.com
Art of Aging: Venture Capital and Age Tech with Max Zamkow of Third Act Ventures
United Church Homes · Max Zamkow
Max Zamkow, Managing Partner of Third Act Ventures reveals The Reason Why Age-Tech Lacks Innovation
VITALIZE Venture Capital · Max Zamkow
Taking AgeTech from Niche to Mainstream, with Max Zamkow of Third Act Ventures
VITALIZE Venture Capital · Max Zamkow
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