Cobalt Ventures

Cobalt Ventures is the private equity subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth companies that possess scalable capabilities, aiming to enhance their impact across the national payer landscape. Through its strategic investments, Cobalt Ventures seeks to drive innovation and improve healthcare delivery, aligning with the broader objectives of its parent organization.

David Eichler

President and Managing Partner

David Eichler

President and Managing Partner

Benjamin Ersing

Principal

Dipa Mehta

Managing Partner

8 past transactions

Solera Health

Series E in 2025
Solera Health, Inc. is a preventive care benefits manager based in Phoenix, Arizona, that operates a technology platform designed to connect patients, payers, and physicians with community organizations and digital therapeutics companies. Founded in 2015, Solera's platform consolidates diverse healthcare programs into a single marketplace, facilitating increased consumer participation in health management. The company focuses on value-based health solutions, matching users with tailored programs that address a variety of health concerns, including hypertension, obesity, tobacco usage, diabetes prevention, mental health, and more. By linking members to appropriate health technologies and non-clinical healthcare providers, Solera aims to enhance the management and improvement of overall health outcomes for its users.

MedArrive

Venture Round in 2023
MedArrive, Inc. operates a software-as-a-service health platform that facilitates the extension of healthcare services into patients' homes. Based in New York, the company connects healthcare providers with a network of emergency medical professionals, allowing for a seamless integration of in-home care and telemedicine. This innovative approach aims to serve vulnerable populations by improving access to high-quality healthcare while reducing overall costs. MedArrive's platform consolidates clinical data into electronic medical records and enhances communication and billing processes, ultimately fostering better patient outcomes and encouraging self-advocacy among patients. By utilizing an underemployed workforce, MedArrive aims to bridge the virtual care gap, ensuring continuity of care and re-engaging patients in primary healthcare services.

SpectrumAi

Series A in 2023
SpectrumAi is a digital health company focused on enhancing Autism care by increasing access to high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children globally. The company collaborates with clinical leaders in ABA therapy, parents, and payers to modernize treatment approaches. SpectrumAi's healthcare technology offers objective data and meaningful insights, providing actionable guidance that empowers patients to work towards independent living, meaningful relationships, lifelong vocation, and self-advocacy. Through its innovative solutions, SpectrumAi aims to provide alternatives for life-changing therapies, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Nymbl Science

Series B in 2022
Nymbl Science is focused on enhancing balance and reducing falls among older adults through a scientifically validated digital training program. The company leverages medical science and mobile technology to offer a unique application that combines physical and cognitive training. Users engage in dual-tasking exercises that promote reflexive balance, using just a smartphone for approximately 10 minutes a day. This approach not only helps users measure and track their health care status but also empowers them to improve their balance, thereby boosting confidence and enhancing overall quality of life. Nymbl Science aims to prevent one million falls, ultimately allowing older adults to maintain their independence and enjoyment of life.

Bicycle Health

Series B in 2022
Bicycle Health is a virtual addiction medicine clinic focused on treating opioid dependence and use disorder. Established in 2017 in San Francisco, California, the company offers a telemedicine platform that connects patients with addiction medicine specialists for medical evaluations and follow-ups via phone and video calls. Patients can book appointments and receive electronic prescriptions that are sent to nearby pharmacies, with medications delivered directly to their homes. Bicycle Health collaborates with patients' insurance providers to facilitate reimbursement for services, positioning itself as a valuable resource for physicians and their patients while enhancing the patient-provider relationship.

AristaMD

Series C in 2022
AristaMD is a digital health company based in La Jolla, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in enhancing the specialty referral process through its eConsult platform. This platform equips primary care providers with clinical workup checklists and enables electronic consultations with specialists. AristaMD's solution allows payers and providers to initiate specialist eConsults using their own specialists or those from AristaMD’s board-certified panel. The platform facilitates the transmission of patient clinical notes, history, lab results, and images, fostering collaboration on care plans within hours. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes by providing timely access to specialty care and reducing referral wait times.

RecoveryOne

Series C in 2021
RecoveryOne is a company that specializes in mHealth solutions aimed at aiding patients recovering from orthopedic injuries. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, RecoveryOne offers personalized rehabilitation programs that integrate digital therapy with live coaching. These programs are tailored to specific diagnoses and provide clear audio, HD video, and text-based instructions to guide patients through their recovery journey. By focusing on individualized pathways, RecoveryOne helps users achieve optimal recovery while minimizing both personal and economic burdens associated with musculoskeletal injuries. The company's innovative approach not only accelerates recovery times but also enhances patient satisfaction.

Nymbl Science

Series A in 2020
Nymbl Science is focused on enhancing balance and reducing falls among older adults through a scientifically validated digital training program. The company leverages medical science and mobile technology to offer a unique application that combines physical and cognitive training. Users engage in dual-tasking exercises that promote reflexive balance, using just a smartphone for approximately 10 minutes a day. This approach not only helps users measure and track their health care status but also empowers them to improve their balance, thereby boosting confidence and enhancing overall quality of life. Nymbl Science aims to prevent one million falls, ultimately allowing older adults to maintain their independence and enjoyment of life.
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