Kent Kurtz

Partner

4 past transactions

Pieces

Series A in 2016
Pieces Technologies, Inc. is a healthcare software solutions company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company emerged from the work of its founder, Ruben Amarasingham, MD, at Parkland Health & Hospital System, where he developed predictive models aimed at reducing patient readmissions. This initiative led to the establishment of the non-profit research institute PCCI, which has garnered over $50 million in scientific funding. Pieces Technologies functions as a dynamic center for innovation, addressing healthcare challenges for organizations worldwide by leveraging advanced predictive analytics and technology.

Milestone Sports

Seed Round in 2015
Milestone Sports specializes in the development of a running-tracking footpod designed for runners and walkers to enhance their performance and health. The core product, the MilestonePod, is a low-cost device that attaches to a shoe, capturing essential metrics such as mileage and gait without relying on GPS. This data is complemented by the MilestonePod App, which provides users with a free interface to view their performance metrics and receive personalized messages from retailers based on their actual product usage. Additionally, Milestone Sports offers MilestoneConnect, a marketing tool that delivers targeted advertisements and coaching, and MilestoneInsights, which leverages big data analytics to offer actionable insights for marketing and product development. Overall, the company effectively monetizes the emerging consumer data stream from wearables, enabling retailers and brands to address customer needs in real-time and at a low cost.

DripDrop

Series A in 2013
DripDrop Inc. specializes in developing and marketing oral rehydration products designed to treat and prevent dehydration. Founded in 2008 and based in Oakland, California, the company offers a unique formula created by a Mayo-trained physician and Stanford professor, which is effective in replenishing fluids and maintaining electrolyte balance lost through illness or physical activity. DripDrop's products have been utilized by a diverse range of users, including soldiers, first responders, elite athletes, humanitarian workers, healthcare professionals, and patients with chronic health conditions. Notably, its rehydration solution has proven effective in humanitarian relief missions worldwide and is endorsed by institutions such as UCSF Medical Center and The Mayo Clinic. The product features a higher concentration of electrolytes and fewer calories compared to traditional sports drinks, making it suitable for children, adults, and seniors alike. DripDrop products are available for purchase online.

DripDrop

Series A in 2013
DripDrop Inc. specializes in developing and marketing oral rehydration products designed to treat and prevent dehydration. Founded in 2008 and based in Oakland, California, the company offers a unique formula created by a Mayo-trained physician and Stanford professor, which is effective in replenishing fluids and maintaining electrolyte balance lost through illness or physical activity. DripDrop's products have been utilized by a diverse range of users, including soldiers, first responders, elite athletes, humanitarian workers, healthcare professionals, and patients with chronic health conditions. Notably, its rehydration solution has proven effective in humanitarian relief missions worldwide and is endorsed by institutions such as UCSF Medical Center and The Mayo Clinic. The product features a higher concentration of electrolytes and fewer calories compared to traditional sports drinks, making it suitable for children, adults, and seniors alike. DripDrop products are available for purchase online.
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