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Marta G. Zanchi

Investor

Founder, Managing Partner at Nina Capital

Palo Alto, California, United States

Writes $216K – $1.6M checks

About

Marta G. Zanchi is a Barcelona‑based global healthtech investor and educator, a Stanford PhD and Biodesign founding director who targets healthcare AI infrastructure—workflow and compliance—and teaches founders problem‑solving frameworks.

Contact· published on Marta's own website

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS

Experience

  1. Nina CapitalFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2019 — presentBarcelona & Palo Alto
  2. Stanford Byers Center for BiodesignAdvisor & EU Ambassador, Stanford Biodesigncurrent2019 — present
  3. Stanford Byers Center for BiodesignFounder, MED Adj. Professor, Director, Biodesign for Digital Health2012 — 2019Stanford University, School of Medicine, Biodesign
  4. DataJointBoard Directorcurrent2025 — present
  5. basys.aiBoard Observercurrent2023 — presentUnited States
  6. MedaSystemsBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentUnited States
  7. MedaSystemsBoard Observer2022 — 2023United States
  8. PlenOptikaBoard Directorcurrent2021 — presentUnited States
  9. CardiomaticsBoard Directorcurrent2021 — presentPoland
  10. RiviaBoard Observer2024 — 2026
  11. TeiaCareBoard Director2019 — 2026Italy
  12. ChiefyBoard Observer2023 — 2025New York, New York, United States
  13. RYVER.AIBoard Director2023 — 2025Germany
  14. The LowdownBoard Director2022 — 2025
  15. The LowdownBoard Observer2021 — 2022
  16. Level 20Spain Committee Member | Research Chair2021 — 2023
  17. LeukoBoard Director2019 — 2022United States
  18. Data CollectiveEquity Partner2017 — 2021Palo Alto
  19. AstiaMember, Astia C-Suite Screening Committee2015 — 2019
  20. SHIFT (Stanford Health Innovations in Future Technologies)Founding Advisor2014 — 2019
  21. Stanford UniversityAdjunct Professor2013 — 2019Stanford University School of Medicine
  22. Muvr Labs, Inc.Strategic Advisor2016 — 2018(Acquired)
  23. Aspire Inc.Strategic Advisor2016 — 2018
  24. Orbees MedicalVice President, Digital Health2017 — 2018
  25. AgathosStrategic Advisor2016 — 2018
  26. AMICOMED: MASTER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE - NOW HIRINGStrategic Advisor2016 — 2018
  27. University of California, San FranciscoCourse Instructor, Regulatory Framework for Mobile Health2015 — 2018UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation
  28. RenovoRxStrategic Advisor2014 — 2018(NASDAQ IPO)
  29. RenovoRxFounding Chief Executive Officer2012 — 2014
  30. StartX MedMentor, Founders Board Advisor2012 — 2018Palo Alto, CA
  31. Cognilab TechnologiesStrategic Advisor2016 — 2017
  32. Medinnovo LLCFounding Managing Director2011 — 2017San Jose, CA
  33. Vascular Access TechnologiesStrategic Advisor2014 — 2017(Acquired)
  34. Kuveda, Inc.Strategic Advisor2015 — 2017
  35. TEDMEDScholar2015 — 2016
  36. The Angels' ForumEntrepreneur in Residence2012
  37. Connected Health Safety InitiativeFounding Co-Chair2011 — 2012Newark, CA
  38. Vascular Access TechnologiesVice President of Quality and Regulatory Strategy2011 — 2012(Acquired)
  39. Research Study, Grant Recipient: Northwestern UniversityIndependent Consultant on Medical Device Regulation2010 — 2011
  40. LitePointProduct Marketing Engineer2010 — 2011(Acquired)

Skills & more

Medical Devices99Wireless10FDA24Start-ups99Product Marketing30Entrepreneurship97Regulatory Strategy7510(k)5Venture Capital18Healthcare30Marketing Strategy16Innovation Management8
+12 moreAngel InvestingEarly Stage CompaniesStart-up ConsultingMobile HealthPhysicsBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentR&DStrategyMatlabProduct DevelopmentProduct Launch

Languages English · Italian

From Marta's professional profile.

Colleagues at Nina Capital

Aline Noizet
Community Manager at Nina Capital
Anuj Patel
Venture Partner at Nina Capital
Bob Schulz
Chief Partnership Officer at Nina Capital
Daniel Fero
Managing Director at OMX Ventures
Fiorela Kapllanaj
Analyst at Nina Capital
Helen Routh
Venture Partner at Nina Capital
Himanshu Sharma
Senior Associate at Nina Capital
Jordi Pedrol
Head of Finance at Nina Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marta G. Zanchi?
Marta G. Zanchi is a Barcelona‑based global healthtech investor and educator, a Stanford PhD and Biodesign founding director who targets healthcare AI infrastructure—workflow and compliance—and teaches founders problem‑solving frameworks.
Where does Marta G. Zanchi work?
Marta G. Zanchi is Founder, Managing Partner at Nina Capital.
What does Marta G. Zanchi invest in?
Marta G. Zanchi invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS.
What check size does Marta G. Zanchi write?
Marta G. Zanchi typically writes checks of $216K – $1.6M.
Where did Marta G. Zanchi go to school?
Marta G. Zanchi studied at Stanford University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering); Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Institute of Entrepreneurship (now 'Ignite')); John Kaverdash Accademia di Fotografia (Certificate, Professional Photography).

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