Health Innovations

Health Innovations is a venture capital firm established in 2007 and based in Utrecht, Netherlands. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies that aim to enhance the quality and affordability of healthcare. Its focus areas include digital health, medical technology, eHealth, and health services, with a particular emphasis on innovative care concepts that improve healthcare processes related to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. Health Innovations actively engages with its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise and network to foster value creation for healthcare, entrepreneurs, and shareholders. The firm invests during the Seed and Growth stages, ensuring that its contributions meaningfully advance the healthcare landscape.

Jan Willem Kuenen

Impact Venture Partner

6 past transactions

Prolira

Venture Round in 2022
Prolira BV, based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, specializes in developing medical diagnostic devices for the early detection of delirium and acute encephalopathy. Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from the University Medical Center Utrecht, the company has created DeltaScan, an EEG-based device that includes a single-use electrode patch and a monitoring module. DeltaScan analyzes brain activity to provide healthcare professionals with critical insights for timely interventions. The device features a validated algorithm that enhances brain signal monitoring, displayed on a portable monitor. Prolira's management team leads various specialized groups focused on technical development, market introduction, and clinical evaluation, with support from an advisory board and collaborations with prominent academic medical centers across Europe. The company's innovation aims to improve patient outcomes by facilitating prompt diagnosis and treatment of brain-related conditions.

Bilihome B.V.

Seed Round in 2022
Bilihome solves this issue with wearable phototherapy in a LED-lighting vest, allowing natural care in all aspects. Sensors measure the treatment process and efficacy, eliminating the need for painful blood draws during treatment, and enabling remote monitoring and supervision.

ViCentra

Series C in 2021
ViCentra B.V., based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of medical devices, particularly for diabetes management. The company focuses on creating user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products that aim to enhance the overall experience for individuals managing their health. ViCentra emphasizes the importance of excellent customer experiences and approaches product design with the belief that simplicity and effectiveness lead to better health outcomes. In addition to its operations in the Netherlands, ViCentra also has a presence in the UK, where it continues to innovate in the field of medical devices through dedicated research and development efforts.

ViCentra

Venture Round in 2020
ViCentra B.V., based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development of medical devices, particularly for diabetes management. The company focuses on creating user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing products that aim to enhance the overall experience for individuals managing their health. ViCentra emphasizes the importance of excellent customer experiences and approaches product design with the belief that simplicity and effectiveness lead to better health outcomes. In addition to its operations in the Netherlands, ViCentra also has a presence in the UK, where it continues to innovate in the field of medical devices through dedicated research and development efforts.

Shleep

Seed Round in 2019
Shleep B.V. is a digital sleep coaching platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in addressing sleep issues among employees and organizations. Founded in 2016, the platform offers a comprehensive range of services including personalized sleep programs, assessments, and coaching modules tailored to individual needs. Users benefit from a unique algorithm that provides customized sleep advice, along with access to relaxation tools, jet lag management resources, and both individual and group consultations. Additionally, Shleep conducts live webinars and workshops on various sleep-related topics to foster a cultural change regarding sleep and performance within organizations. The platform is accessible via an online interface, HR dashboard, and mobile application, and has attracted several large companies as pilot customers to test its innovative solutions.

DEARHealth

Series A in 2019
DEARhealth, Inc. is a health technology company based in Beverly Hills, California, that specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) healthcare management platform tailored for medical providers and health insurers. Founded in 2013, the company focuses on value-based healthcare solutions aimed at enhancing the health outcomes and experiences of chronically ill patients while simultaneously reducing associated costs. Utilizing advanced data analytics, DEARhealth's platform facilitates coordinated care pathways, streamlines provider workflows, and supports organizational decision-making. The technology is specifically designed for the management of complex and costly diseases, enabling healthcare professionals to optimize care and improve measurable patient outcomes.
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