7wireVentures

7wire Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2011. It focuses on early-stage investments in healthcare IT, mobile and digital healthcare, and technology-enabled services within the United States. The firm aims to leverage mobility, connected devices, cloud technology, and advanced analytics to innovate in crucial sectors such as healthcare and education. By providing funding and operational support, 7wire Ventures seeks to disrupt traditional practices and support new ideas and business models that address significant societal challenges. With a commitment to transforming promising concepts into successful companies, the firm combines financial investment with valuable insights and experience to foster growth in the digital health landscape.

Tunde Akinniranye

Associate

Ted Bernstein

Operating Partner

Robert Garber

Partner

Tom Richards

Operating Partner

David Schonthal

Operating Partner

Rachel Stillman

Vice President

Past deals in Illinois

Homethrive

Series B in 2022
HomeThrive, Inc. offers support, coaching, and personal assistance services for elderly people. It also operates an online platform for providing assessment, care plan, and application to communicate. It serves health care employers, insurers, and older adults. HomeThrive, Inc. was formerly known as 7wV-EssCo, Inc. and changed its name to HomeThrive, Inc. in December 2018. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.

NOCD

Series B in 2021
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company that operates a mobile application designed to connect individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to licensed mental health practitioners. Founded in 2014, the platform leverages cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, specifically exposure and response prevention exercises, to help users manage their symptoms. The application facilitates face-to-face video therapy sessions with therapists who specialize in OCD, while also providing 24/7 support through self-help tools and peer communities. NOCD aims to enhance the treatment experience for OCD patients by offering clinically supported resources and a comprehensive online platform dedicated to treatment and self-monitoring.

Homethrive

Series A in 2020
HomeThrive, Inc. offers support, coaching, and personal assistance services for elderly people. It also operates an online platform for providing assessment, care plan, and application to communicate. It serves health care employers, insurers, and older adults. HomeThrive, Inc. was formerly known as 7wV-EssCo, Inc. and changed its name to HomeThrive, Inc. in December 2018. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.

NOCD

Series A in 2020
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company that operates a mobile application designed to connect individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to licensed mental health practitioners. Founded in 2014, the platform leverages cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, specifically exposure and response prevention exercises, to help users manage their symptoms. The application facilitates face-to-face video therapy sessions with therapists who specialize in OCD, while also providing 24/7 support through self-help tools and peer communities. NOCD aims to enhance the treatment experience for OCD patients by offering clinically supported resources and a comprehensive online platform dedicated to treatment and self-monitoring.

Higi

Venture Round in 2020
Higi SH LLC is a population health enablement company that operates self-screening health stations across the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Monrovia, California, and Seattle, Washington, Higi's health stations provide free screenings for blood pressure, weight, pulse, and body mass index. Located in pharmacies, grocery stores, and club stores, these stations connect healthcare organizations with consumers, allowing for effective monitoring of health data and identification of health risks. Higi aims to encourage consumers to adopt small yet significant health habits and offers a platform for collecting and sharing health and activity data with trusted partners, enhancing engagement in health and wellness initiatives.

NOCD

Series A in 2019
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company that operates a mobile application designed to connect individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to licensed mental health practitioners. Founded in 2014, the platform leverages cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, specifically exposure and response prevention exercises, to help users manage their symptoms. The application facilitates face-to-face video therapy sessions with therapists who specialize in OCD, while also providing 24/7 support through self-help tools and peer communities. NOCD aims to enhance the treatment experience for OCD patients by offering clinically supported resources and a comprehensive online platform dedicated to treatment and self-monitoring.

EssCo

Seed Round in 2018
EssCo is a stealth health Care company.

Higi

Series C in 2018
Higi SH LLC is a population health enablement company that operates self-screening health stations across the United States. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Monrovia, California, and Seattle, Washington, Higi's health stations provide free screenings for blood pressure, weight, pulse, and body mass index. Located in pharmacies, grocery stores, and club stores, these stations connect healthcare organizations with consumers, allowing for effective monitoring of health data and identification of health risks. Higi aims to encourage consumers to adopt small yet significant health habits and offers a platform for collecting and sharing health and activity data with trusted partners, enhancing engagement in health and wellness initiatives.

NOCD

Seed Round in 2018
NOCD Inc. is a Chicago-based company that operates a mobile application designed to connect individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to licensed mental health practitioners. Founded in 2014, the platform leverages cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, specifically exposure and response prevention exercises, to help users manage their symptoms. The application facilitates face-to-face video therapy sessions with therapists who specialize in OCD, while also providing 24/7 support through self-help tools and peer communities. NOCD aims to enhance the treatment experience for OCD patients by offering clinically supported resources and a comprehensive online platform dedicated to treatment and self-monitoring.

AVIA

Series B in 2015
AVIA Health Innovation specializes in digital healthcare transformation, focusing on developing platforms and systems that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing within the healthcare sector. The company's flagship offering, AVIA Connect, supports hospitals and health systems in identifying, selecting, and implementing innovative IT-enabled solutions that drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance value. By facilitating collaboration between healthcare providers and entrepreneurs, AVIA accelerates the adoption of emerging technologies while mitigating associated risks. The company addresses critical needs in areas such as population health, clinical data insights, care model redesign, patient engagement, and operational effectiveness. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, AVIA serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, medical groups, health plans, and life sciences companies.

Zest Health

Series A in 2015
Zest Health, LLC develops a mobile application for consumers, employers, and providers. Its mobile application features Talk to Me, which gives one immediate phone access to a medical expert (nurse, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, etc.); Schedule Me for booking medical appointments; Inform Me, a la WebMD; and Track Me, which stores one's electronic health record. The company’s solution is used in the areas of strategic buying, access to healthcare professionals, and preventative care and disease management programs. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Modern Teacher

Series A in 2014
Modern Teacher LLC is an educational technology company based in Denver, Colorado, that focuses on providing an online platform for K-12 school districts. Established in 2018, the company offers a range of services including personalized learning, professional development, and curriculum design. Modern Teacher aims to support school districts in transforming traditional educational models into modern, personalized learning environments that integrate 21st-century teaching methods and digital content. By fostering a collaborative community and providing practical resources, the company assists in the district-wide transition to more effective educational practices, ensuring that teachers and students benefit from a reimagined instructional approach.

AVIA

Series A in 2013
AVIA Health Innovation specializes in digital healthcare transformation, focusing on developing platforms and systems that enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing within the healthcare sector. The company's flagship offering, AVIA Connect, supports hospitals and health systems in identifying, selecting, and implementing innovative IT-enabled solutions that drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance value. By facilitating collaboration between healthcare providers and entrepreneurs, AVIA accelerates the adoption of emerging technologies while mitigating associated risks. The company addresses critical needs in areas such as population health, clinical data insights, care model redesign, patient engagement, and operational effectiveness. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, AVIA serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, medical groups, health plans, and life sciences companies.

Zest Health

Seed Round in 2013
Zest Health, LLC develops a mobile application for consumers, employers, and providers. Its mobile application features Talk to Me, which gives one immediate phone access to a medical expert (nurse, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, etc.); Schedule Me for booking medical appointments; Inform Me, a la WebMD; and Track Me, which stores one's electronic health record. The company’s solution is used in the areas of strategic buying, access to healthcare professionals, and preventative care and disease management programs. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

SoCore Energy

Venture Round in 2012
SoCore Energy, now operating as ENGIE US Solar, specializes in the design, development, and installation of solar energy solutions, with a strong focus on commercial rooftop installations and direct-connect solar systems. Founded in 2008 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company primarily serves multisite retailers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and industrial clients. By combining engineering expertise with financial innovation, SoCore Energy aims to lower the costs associated with solar energy implementation, helping clients reduce operational expenses and protect against rising utility rates. As a subsidiary of ENGIE North America Inc., SoCore Energy has established itself as a leader in solar portfolio development, emphasizing its commitment to meeting the solar energy needs of a diverse clientele.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.