Blue Venture Fund

Blue Venture Fund is a strategic investment entity based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2008. The organization focuses on fostering innovation within the healthcare sector by investing in emerging companies that have the potential to enhance the quality of care, improve patient experiences, and reduce costs. It specifically targets investments in healthcare technology, healthcare services, and clinical sciences. The fund aligns its investment strategy with the needs and priorities of Blue Cross Blue Shield member companies and their policyholders, ensuring that its initiatives support the broader goal of advancing healthcare solutions.

John Banta

Managing Director

John Banta

Vice President of Investments

Emir Sandhu

Managing Director

Bo Shi

Vice President

Mike Spadafore

Managing Director

Past deals in Alaska

Workit Health

Series C in 2021
Workit Health, Inc. is a provider of online therapeutic content and professional counseling services focused on substance use recovery. Established in 2014 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company operates the Workit platform, which offers clinically proven telemedicine treatment for substance use disorder, including online therapy, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric support, and primary care. Workit Health's services are designed to help individuals achieve long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol while minimizing disruption to their daily lives. The platform facilitates access to on-demand, in-person, and virtual medical and psychosocial support, catering to a wide range of clients including employers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recovery communities. Additionally, Workit Health provides accredited opioid addiction treatment featuring buprenorphine, enhancing its commitment to harm reduction in addiction care. The company has locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.

Workit Health

Series B in 2020
Workit Health, Inc. is a provider of online therapeutic content and professional counseling services focused on substance use recovery. Established in 2014 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company operates the Workit platform, which offers clinically proven telemedicine treatment for substance use disorder, including online therapy, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric support, and primary care. Workit Health's services are designed to help individuals achieve long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol while minimizing disruption to their daily lives. The platform facilitates access to on-demand, in-person, and virtual medical and psychosocial support, catering to a wide range of clients including employers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recovery communities. Additionally, Workit Health provides accredited opioid addiction treatment featuring buprenorphine, enhancing its commitment to harm reduction in addiction care. The company has locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.

Workit Health

Series A in 2019
Workit Health, Inc. is a provider of online therapeutic content and professional counseling services focused on substance use recovery. Established in 2014 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company operates the Workit platform, which offers clinically proven telemedicine treatment for substance use disorder, including online therapy, medication-assisted treatment, psychiatric support, and primary care. Workit Health's services are designed to help individuals achieve long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol while minimizing disruption to their daily lives. The platform facilitates access to on-demand, in-person, and virtual medical and psychosocial support, catering to a wide range of clients including employers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and recovery communities. Additionally, Workit Health provides accredited opioid addiction treatment featuring buprenorphine, enhancing its commitment to harm reduction in addiction care. The company has locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.
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