Merida Biosciences
Series A in 2025
Merida Biosciences is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of precision therapies for autoimmune diseases. It employs a protein engineering platform to create novel Fc therapeutics, which selectively target and neutralize specific antibodies, aiming to treat the root cause of antibody-driven diseases with high precision and durability.
Jacaranda Health
Grant in 2024
Jacaranda Health is a medical services provider in Kenya, specializing in maternal and child health. It operates clinics in underserved, peri-urban areas, offering high-quality, affordable care, including maternity services, general healthcare, and nursing mentorship. Jacaranda's services are designed to be patient-centered and cost a fifth of what's charged by other private hospitals. Notably, the company has achieved a zero maternal mortality rate, significantly lower than Kenya's national average of 400 per 100,000 births. Additionally, Jacaranda engages in research and innovation to improve its services and develop new tools for low-income women.
Benefits Data Trust
Grant in 2024
Founded in 2005, Benefits Data Trust (BDT) is a national not-for-profit organization committed to transforming how individuals in need access essential benefits and services.
Oula Health
Series B in 2024
Oula Health, Inc. is a maternity care provider based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. The company focuses on redesigning maternity care by integrating obstetrics and midwifery to create a personalized and evidence-based experience for expecting families. Oula operates clinics and offers home-based prenatal care services, aiming to set a new standard for pregnancy care that harmonizes modern medical practices with a compassionate approach. Through its innovative model, Oula Health seeks to enhance the overall maternity care experience for its clients.
Hampton University
Grant in 2023
Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, has been educating African-American students for more than 200 years. Today Hampton University is one of the most respected historically black universities in the nation. Academics range from technical certificates to liberal arts majors to master’s degree programs.
Hampton University offers professional certifications in a number of fields and also awards bachelor’s degrees and graduate programs that include master’s degrees in Architecture, Counseling, Education, and Nursing. All of Hampton University’s programs have an established reputation for excellence. The school attracts students from more than 40 states and more than 35 countries and territories. Hampton University has also been recognized by the National Urban League, which named the school’s business program the best in the United States.
MATCH: Music Attuned Technology – Care via eHealth
Grant in 2023
MATCH: Music Attuned Technology – Care via eHealth improves the daily lives of dementia patients, their families, and caregivers by harnessing the power of music.
Jacaranda Health
Grant in 2023
Jacaranda Health is a medical services provider in Kenya, specializing in maternal and child health. It operates clinics in underserved, peri-urban areas, offering high-quality, affordable care, including maternity services, general healthcare, and nursing mentorship. Jacaranda's services are designed to be patient-centered and cost a fifth of what's charged by other private hospitals. Notably, the company has achieved a zero maternal mortality rate, significantly lower than Kenya's national average of 400 per 100,000 births. Additionally, Jacaranda engages in research and innovation to improve its services and develop new tools for low-income women.
Nimbus Therapeutics
Private Equity Round in 2023
Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and immune-inflammatory conditions. Founded in 2009, the company utilizes a computational technology-driven approach to advance a pipeline of novel small-molecule therapeutics. Nimbus Therapeutics specializes in designing allosteric inhibitors, notably targeting Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase for conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Charles River Laboratories and Celgene Corporation to enhance its drug development efforts. In March 2015, Nimbus Discovery rebranded itself as Nimbus Therapeutics to better reflect its transition into a clinical-stage enterprise.
University of Chicago
Grant in 2023
The University of Chicago is a private research university renowned for its rigorous academic inquiry across various fields such as sciences, economics, law, and medicine. It offers over 50 specialized undergraduate and graduate programs, including interdisciplinary studies like 'Big Problems'. The university fosters critical thinking and encourages cross-disciplinary exploration while hosting numerous public art and cultural events.
Britto's Brainwaves
Seed Round in 2023
Britto's Brainwaves is a healthcare company that emerges as a beacon for those seeking in-depth medical insights.
Galileo is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2014, specializing in healthcare solutions. The company offers a mobile application and online communication platform that enables medical professionals to provide comprehensive clinical care directly from their phones. This includes synchronous and asynchronous telecommunications technologies for connecting providers with patients. Galileo's services cater to diverse patient populations, offering high-touch, data-driven, multi-specialty longitudinal care over the phone, at home, and in various settings. The company is recognized by regional and national health plans, employers, and Fortune 500 companies as a leading solution for improving population health.
Contraline
Series A in 2022
Contraline, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing innovative male birth control solutions. The company is pioneering the first long-lasting, non-hormonal, and reversible contraceptive for men. Its primary product, Echo-V, is an ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens, forming a polymer hydrogel device. This device functions as a semi-permeable membrane, effectively blocking sperm while allowing bodily fluids to pass through. Contraline also offers Vasintomy, a non-surgical procedure for the insertion of Echo-V, providing a cost-effective and accessible approach to male contraception. Incorporated in 2015, Contraline aims to transform the landscape of reproductive health for men.
SpunOut is an Irish non-governmental organization that provides online youth information. It also provides youth information and supportive factsheets on topics such as mental health, politics, physical health, education, and employment.
Ultromics
Series B in 2021
Ultromics Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializes in developing advanced echocardiography software aimed at enhancing the diagnosis of coronary heart disease. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the company has created highly accurate diagnostic tools that improve the identification of coronary artery disease, achieving diagnostic accuracy improvements of over 90%. Ultromics' technology processes complex data from electrocardiograms, empowering healthcare providers to make informed clinical decisions and ultimately enhancing patient care in cardiology.
Favor is a direct-to-consumer service for women and people who menstruate, that’s on a mission to make healthcare more accessible by building a digital health platform that closes racial, gender and socioeconomic gaps in our healthcare system. Favor is the easiest way for women and people who menstruate to address their sexual health and overall wellbeing, regardless of where they live or if they’re covered by health insurance–making Favor an affordable, accessible telehealth provider.
Ribon Therapeutics
Series C in 2021
Ribon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. The company focuses on developing novel therapeutics that target monoPARP proteins, which are critical regulators of cancer cell survival mechanisms. By leveraging insights from its scientific founders, Ribon is establishing a proprietary drug discovery platform aimed at investigating the molecular actions and biological functions of a specific subset of the PARP protein family. This platform enables Ribon to create a pipeline of innovative small molecule inhibitors designed to disrupt the fundamental survival capabilities of cancer cells under stress. In addition to cancer treatment, the company's research may have implications for addressing other diseases. Ribon is supported by notable life science investors, which enhances its capacity to advance its therapeutic developments.
Founded in 2019, Tend is a modern dental practice committed to redefining oral healthcare. With over 650 team members across 25 locations in six major U.S. cities, Tend offers personalized, hassle-free dental services in inviting spaces, focusing on patient happiness and comfort.
Founded in 2019, Tend is a modern dental practice committed to redefining oral healthcare. With over 650 team members across 25 locations in six major U.S. cities, Tend offers personalized, hassle-free dental services in inviting spaces, focusing on patient happiness and comfort.
Sana Biotechnology
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2018, Sana Biotechnology focuses on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicine for patients. The company aims to reprogram cells in the body or replace damaged ones to treat a broad range of diseases, with a pipeline including SC291, SC262, SC255, UP421, and other candidates across therapeutic areas like oncology, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and CNS.
Aledade is a health technology and services platform that partners with independent primary care physicians to form and operate Accountable Care Organizations in the United States. It provides data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory and contracting support, payer relationships, and local on-the-ground expertise to help practices transform operations, optimize care delivery, and align incentives around value-based care. The platform integrates care data across the continuum, offers practice management tools, and supports governance and policy guidance to enable autonomous physician groups—from small practices to multispecialty networks and community health centers—to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall costs. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company was founded in 2014.
CareBridge
Series B in 2019
CareBridge provides technology and services to health plans and state agencies to support individuals receiving home and community-based services. The company offers electronic visit verification, data aggregation, 24/7 clinical support for patients, family members, and paid caregivers, and benefit management to help members access services, equipment, and support needed to live at home and remain independent. It focuses on serving Medicaid beneficiaries or individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, aiming to enable coordinated care through a value-based approach. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, CareBridge connects care teams around the clock.
Collective Health
Series E in 2019
Collective Health provides a cloud-based health benefits platform that unifies medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and related programs into a single administration experience, helping employers simplify benefits, guide employees in understanding and navigating care, and manage costs and outcomes. The platform offers integrated administration of all health plans through one portal, with live concierge support and digital tools to find and manage care, and connects employees with medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision providers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Lehi, it aims to reduce the administrative burden of delivering benefits while improving member experience and overall health outcomes.
Favor is a direct-to-consumer service for women and people who menstruate, that’s on a mission to make healthcare more accessible by building a digital health platform that closes racial, gender and socioeconomic gaps in our healthcare system. Favor is the easiest way for women and people who menstruate to address their sexual health and overall wellbeing, regardless of where they live or if they’re covered by health insurance–making Favor an affordable, accessible telehealth provider.
HelpMum is a digital social enterprise operating in Africa, focused on reducing maternal and infant mortality. It offers a mobile platform that includes a vaccination tracker and AI-driven reminders, helping parents adhere to immunization schedules. Additionally, HelpMum distributes clean birth kits to underserved areas, further supporting maternal and infant health. The company leverages mobile technology and low-cost innovation to tackle these critical health challenges.
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.
Collective Health
Series D in 2018
Collective Health provides a cloud-based health benefits platform that unifies medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and related programs into a single administration experience, helping employers simplify benefits, guide employees in understanding and navigating care, and manage costs and outcomes. The platform offers integrated administration of all health plans through one portal, with live concierge support and digital tools to find and manage care, and connects employees with medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision providers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Lehi, it aims to reduce the administrative burden of delivering benefits while improving member experience and overall health outcomes.
RAPT Therapeutics
Series C in 2017
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally delivered small-molecule therapies for oncology and inflammatory diseases. It uses a proprietary discovery and development engine to create highly selective compounds that modulate immune responses. The company's lead oncology candidate, FLX475, targets the C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 and is in a Phase 1/2 program as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab. The lead inflammation candidate, RPT193, is designed to selectively inhibit migration of type 2 T helper cells into inflamed tissues. Additional targets such as general control nonderepressible 2 and hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 are in discovery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, the company aims to address unmet medical needs in cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Compass Therapeutics
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2014, Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody therapeutics to treat solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Its pipeline includes CTX-471, an agonistic antibody of CD137 for immune cell activation, currently in Phase I trials; CTX-8371, a bispecific antibody targeting PD-1 and PD-L1, in IND-enabling studies; and CTX-009, a bispecific antibody inhibiting DLL4 and VEGF-A signaling, completed Phase I and is in Phase Ib combination with chemotherapy.
CareMessage
Series B in 2017
CareMessage is a technology non-profit focused on enhancing patient engagement among low-income populations in the United States. The organization operates the largest patient engagement platform, powered by its Health Equity Engine™, which integrates messaging, data, and interoperability to facilitate access to care and improve clinical outcomes. Since its inception in 2013, CareMessage has reached 20 million patients, distinguishing itself as a proven solution for advancing health equity at scale. The platform provides essential reminders, information, and education regarding primary care appointments, preventive screenings, and disease self-management. By serving community health centers, health plans, and free clinics, CareMessage empowers patients to take charge of their health while reinvesting its revenue into impactful initiatives, driven by a team that includes individuals with lived experiences in these communities.
Fulcrum Therapeutics
Series A in 2017
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing novel therapies for patients with genetically defined diseases that have significant unmet medical needs. The company's lead product candidate, losmapimod, is a small molecule currently undergoing Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, a rare condition characterized by progressive muscle wasting and disability. Another key candidate, FTX-6058, aims to upregulate fetal hemoglobin to treat sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. Fulcrum is also actively researching drug targets for other genetic disorders, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Friedreich ataxia, as well as neurological and pulmonary diseases. The company has established collaborations with Acceleron Pharma to explore biological targets in pulmonary disease and with MyoKardia to develop therapies for genetic cardiomyopathies. Founded in 2015, Fulcrum Therapeutics continues to focus on improving patient outcomes in rare disease contexts.
Aledade is a health technology and services platform that partners with independent primary care physicians to form and operate Accountable Care Organizations in the United States. It provides data analytics, guided workflows, regulatory and contracting support, payer relationships, and local on-the-ground expertise to help practices transform operations, optimize care delivery, and align incentives around value-based care. The platform integrates care data across the continuum, offers practice management tools, and supports governance and policy guidance to enable autonomous physician groups—from small practices to multispecialty networks and community health centers—to improve patient outcomes while reducing overall costs. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the company was founded in 2014.
Aspire Health
Series D in 2016
Aspire Health operates a network of outpatient palliative care practices, providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress for patients facing serious illnesses such as cancer or heart failure. They offer home-based and clinic services in Middle Tennessee counties, supporting patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.
Collective Health
Series C in 2015
Collective Health provides a cloud-based health benefits platform that unifies medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and related programs into a single administration experience, helping employers simplify benefits, guide employees in understanding and navigating care, and manage costs and outcomes. The platform offers integrated administration of all health plans through one portal, with live concierge support and digital tools to find and manage care, and connects employees with medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision providers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Lehi, it aims to reduce the administrative burden of delivering benefits while improving member experience and overall health outcomes.
Alector, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced antibody technology and insights from neuroimmunology and human genetics to create innovative treatments. Alector’s pipeline includes several candidates, such as AL001, which is undergoing phase II clinical trials for frontotemporal dementia, and AL101, currently in phase I trials for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additionally, AL002 and AL003 are in phase 1b trials for Alzheimer’s disease. The company is actively engaged in research and development, with a total of ten programs at various stages. Alector has formed a strategic collaboration with Adimab, LLC to enhance its antibody research and development capabilities, aiming to efficiently generate and validate antibody drugs that target key disease-related mechanisms.
Oscar Health
Venture Round in 2015
Oscar Health is a health insurance company based in New York, founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser. It specializes in offering individual and family health insurance plans, Medicare Advantage programs for seniors, and small group products. Oscar Health aims to enhance the healthcare experience by leveraging technology, design, and data to make services more accessible and user-friendly. The company primarily serves individuals, couples, and families who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance in select states, including New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas. In addition to traditional insurance offerings, Oscar provides virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to healthcare management.
Spruce Health
Series A in 2015
Spruce Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2013. It offers an interactive mobile application that facilitates communication between patients and dermatologists for the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and male hair loss. The company aims to improve the healthcare experience by reducing wait times and simplifying the process of accessing medical care. Spruce Health is dedicated to enhancing the patient-physician relationship and ensuring quality healthcare is accessible at any time and from any location. Through its platform, Spruce Health seeks to provide affordable healthcare solutions and increase patient satisfaction while improving practice efficiency for healthcare providers.
CareMessage
Series A in 2015
CareMessage is a technology non-profit focused on enhancing patient engagement among low-income populations in the United States. The organization operates the largest patient engagement platform, powered by its Health Equity Engine™, which integrates messaging, data, and interoperability to facilitate access to care and improve clinical outcomes. Since its inception in 2013, CareMessage has reached 20 million patients, distinguishing itself as a proven solution for advancing health equity at scale. The platform provides essential reminders, information, and education regarding primary care appointments, preventive screenings, and disease self-management. By serving community health centers, health plans, and free clinics, CareMessage empowers patients to take charge of their health while reinvesting its revenue into impactful initiatives, driven by a team that includes individuals with lived experiences in these communities.
Flatiron Health
Series B in 2014
Flatiron Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company dedicated to enhancing cancer research and patient care through advanced data integration and analytics. The firm develops OncologyCloud, a comprehensive platform that consolidates disparate healthcare information systems to provide insights into patient populations. This platform enables cancer care providers and life sciences companies to analyze treatment patterns, monitor adherence to clinical guidelines, and facilitate real-time patient matching to clinical trials. Additionally, Flatiron offers OncoCloud, a software solution for community oncology practices, and tools like Flatiron Assist and OncoEMR, which support clinical decision-making and compliance with oncology care models. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Flatiron Health collaborates with over 280 community cancer practices, prominent academic research centers, and leading oncology companies, positioning itself as a key player in the oncology data landscape. The company operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG.
Collective Health
Series A in 2014
Collective Health provides a cloud-based health benefits platform that unifies medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and related programs into a single administration experience, helping employers simplify benefits, guide employees in understanding and navigating care, and manage costs and outcomes. The platform offers integrated administration of all health plans through one portal, with live concierge support and digital tools to find and manage care, and connects employees with medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision providers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Lehi, it aims to reduce the administrative burden of delivering benefits while improving member experience and overall health outcomes.
Flatiron Health
Series A in 2013
Flatiron Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company dedicated to enhancing cancer research and patient care through advanced data integration and analytics. The firm develops OncologyCloud, a comprehensive platform that consolidates disparate healthcare information systems to provide insights into patient populations. This platform enables cancer care providers and life sciences companies to analyze treatment patterns, monitor adherence to clinical guidelines, and facilitate real-time patient matching to clinical trials. Additionally, Flatiron offers OncoCloud, a software solution for community oncology practices, and tools like Flatiron Assist and OncoEMR, which support clinical decision-making and compliance with oncology care models. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Flatiron Health collaborates with over 280 community cancer practices, prominent academic research centers, and leading oncology companies, positioning itself as a key player in the oncology data landscape. The company operates as a subsidiary of Roche Holding AG.