Capita3

Capita3 is a venture capital firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2016, it specializes in investing in women-led startups, focusing on seed, pre-seed, and early-stage companies. Capita3 targets investments in the healthcare sector, particularly in areas such as genomics, digital health, women's health, and food-as-medicine, while addressing significant B2C and B2B markets. The firm primarily invests across the United States, with a particular emphasis on the Midwest. In addition to financial support, Capita3 is committed to developing startup CEOs to enhance their growth and maximize the potential for successful exits.

Sara Russick

Co-Founder and General Managing Partner

Pamela York

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

5 past transactions

Claros Technologies

Venture Round in 2023
Claros Technologies is an advanced materials company that develops safe and sustainable products with zero toxic waste. It strives to lead the industry towards a holistic approach to materials design and innovation. It was founded in 2018 and is based in St Paul, Minnesota.

MDisrupt

Seed Round in 2023
MDisrupt is a health expert marketplace that connects companies in the life sciences and healthtech sectors with a network of vetted clinical, commercial, regulatory, and reimbursement experts. Utilizing an AI-powered platform, MDisrupt facilitates the process for companies to find, schedule, and engage experts for various roles, including hourly consultations, fractional positions, advisory boards, and full-time engagements. The company has worked with over 100 clients, ranging from startups to large enterprises, helping them to build, commercialize, and scale healthcare products efficiently and responsibly. Additionally, MDisrupt's platform supports clinically crowdsourced data generation, allowing both patients and providers to make informed decisions regarding healthcare.

Astarte Medical

Series A in 2021
Astarte Medical, established in 2016 and headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing software for clinical intelligence. Its platform offers a real-time, comprehensive view of clinical data, focusing on the gut health of preterm infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). By standardizing and streamlining feeding practices, Astarte Medical empowers clinical care teams to make more informed decisions, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing care for vulnerable pediatric populations.

EmpowerU

Seed Round in 2021
EmpowerU Inc., based in Excelsior, Minnesota, provides online Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes aimed at supporting students' mental health and well-being. Founded in 2018, the company offers a personalized e-learning platform that combines daily lessons with coaching support from mental health professionals. Its curriculum is designed to help students overcome anxiety and depression, fostering resilience and confidence through a strengths-based approach. By integrating principles from neuroscience and cognitive behavioral therapy, EmpowerU enables students to achieve personal growth and improve their academic and social outcomes at a lower cost than traditional therapy. The program is tailored to engage struggling students in their wellness journeys, promoting positive life changes and enhancing overall life balance.

Marani

Seed Round in 2019
Marani Health is focused on advancing prenatal care through the development of a wearable, textile-based technology that monitors key vital statistics for women and their developing fetuses during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Marani's product provides timely and accurate data, enhancing the assessment of maternal and fetal health. The company collaborates with prominent partners, including The Mayo Clinic, to improve health outcomes for mothers and their babies.
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