Xcellerant Ventures
Venture capitalScottsdale · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
Xcellerant Ventures backs early-stage healthtech and medtech companies whose technologies improve healthcare quality, access, efficiency, and affordability while lowering costs. The firm follows a people-first, founder-focused philosophy, selecting humble, driven founders and companies that already generate revenue, have cleared regulatory hurdles, and offer an expedited path to growth and exit. It works closely with portfolio companies, providing hands-on advice, education, and support. The firm also operates the Jetstream Venture Fund, an actively managed interval fund giving investors periodic-liquidity access to early-stage venture capital in high-growth technology and healthcare companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Xcellerant Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAnuncia Medical develops medical technology focused on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) science and clinical strategy to advance hydrocephalus treatment.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesScottsdale, US
Darryl Baker(Executive Officer)Elsa Abruzzo(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Donabedian(Director)Edgar D Janotta(Director)Stanton Rowe(Director)Stephen Oesterle(Director)
Co-investorsLongwood Fund
HealthtechPhoenix, US
MARK L. WHITEHOUSE(Executive Officer)MITCHELL A. FOSTER(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Mark Whitehouse(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nicholas Theodore(Director)Mitchell Foster(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Joel Barthelemy(Director)
Co-investorsGrayhawk CapitalAmgen VenturesAZ Venture Capital Inc.NOVA PrimeQuesta Capital
Rivia Health develops AI-powered patient payment automation software for specialty healthcare practices.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechPhoenix, US
Rachel Mertensmeyer(Executive Officer, Director)inBrenda Schmidt(Director)
BoardGregg Scoresby(Director)in
Co-investorsDipalo VenturesEdge Case Capital PartnersMotley Fool VenturesPHX VenturesAiSprouts VCGolden Seeds
Health company scaled with support from Xcellerant, referenced via TTI.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMindset Medical · finsmes.com · Oct 9, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Xcellerant Ventures invest at?
- Xcellerant Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Xcellerant Ventures focus on?
- Xcellerant Ventures focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Where is Xcellerant Ventures located?
- Xcellerant Ventures is headquartered in Scottsdale, US.
- Does Xcellerant Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Xcellerant Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Xcellerant Ventures co-invest with?
- Xcellerant Ventures most often shares deals with Dipalo Ventures, Edge Case Capital Partners, Motley Fool Ventures, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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