Frist Cressey Ventures

Frist Cressey Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on investing in early and growth stage companies within the healthcare and technology sectors. Founded in 2016, the firm aims to accelerate the development of high-potential healthcare enterprises by forming value-added partnerships. It seeks to support technology and service businesses that offer effective solutions to enhance quality of care, improve patient outcomes, and promote population health. By collaborating with like-minded entrepreneurs who share similar values, Frist Cressey Ventures strives to contribute to advancements in the healthcare industry.

Tommaso Auerbach

Investment Associate

Christopher A. Booker

Partner

Olivia Capra

Principal

Chloe Coulter

Senior Associate

Derek Dedeker

Principal

Navid Farzad

Managing Partner

Matt Schappell

Principal

Mark Tipps

Partner and COO

William Trapnell

Senior Associate

Lydia Witty

Investment Associate

Caroline Young

Vice President

Past deals in Health Care

Psych Hub

Series A in 2022
Developer of a multi-media online educational platform intended to offer mental health content. The company's platform offers a library of educational videos on mental health, suicide prevention, and substance abuse and offers a robust collection of evidence-based courses, short videos, podcasts, text-based resources, digital tools, and a community forum, providing users and health care providers with the relevant information.

SpectrumAi

Seed Round in 2022
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.

Hint Health

Series B in 2022
Hint Health Inc. develops a membership management platform for direct care providers. Its platform comprises tools that streamline membership administration and billing for providers and their patient, employer, and health plan clients. The company's offers plans such as essentials, plus, pro, and enterprise. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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.

Lynx

Series A in 2022
Lynx is a fintech healthcare company that focuses on integrating financial solutions with healthcare services. Its API-connected platform facilitates healthcare payments, banking, and e-commerce, allowing businesses to offer tailored health-fintech solutions. By bridging the gap between health and finances, Lynx aims to enhance affordability, drive health engagement, and improve financial security for consumers. The company's technology infrastructure empowers partners to provide a seamless consumer experience, ultimately helping healthcare professionals improve patient outcomes and reduce administrative inefficiencies.

Memora Health

Venture Round in 2022
Memora Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in enterprise healthcare productivity software focused on automating outpatient communication. The company addresses the challenges faced by healthcare organizations that invest significant time and resources in phone follow-ups with patients. By providing a solution that automates various aspects of patient interaction, including follow-ups, instructions, health coaching, and the collection of patient-reported outcomes, Memora Health enhances operational efficiency and improves patient engagement through the use of text messaging.

DexCare

Series B in 2022
DexCare is a provider of Platform-as-a-Service offering to manage health system capacity and demand across all lines of care. The company enables health systems to evolve their traditional, one-to-one, patient-to-provider relationships and transform into a highly scalable digital experience for their patients— increasing revenue from new, digital-first patients while minimizing new patient acquisition costs. DexCare was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Oshi Health

Series A in 2021
Oshi Health is a virtual gastroenterology clinic focused on diagnosing, treating, and remotely monitoring digestive health conditions. The clinic offers a comprehensive approach to care by employing an integrated team that includes gastroenterologists, specialized nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, behavioral psychologists, and health coaches. This team collaborates with patients to identify the root causes of their symptoms and creates personalized care plans that encompass medication, dietary changes, and stress management techniques. By enhancing access to multidisciplinary care, Oshi Health aims to improve health outcomes, quality of life, and patient satisfaction while also reducing overall healthcare costs and increasing workplace productivity.

Devoted

Series D in 2021
Devoted Health is a new healthcare company serving seniors. Aiming to launch Medicare Advantage plans in 2019, their mission is to build a healthcare solution good enough for Mom. They will be devoted to the health and wellness of their members by helping them navigate the health care system with personal guides, by utilizing world-class technology to enable a simplified experience, and by partnering with top providers for better health outcomes.

Thyme Care

Series A in 2021
Thyme Care is a Nashville TN-based provider of oncology care management solutions.

Monogram Health

Series B in 2021
Monogram Health, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that specializes in kidney care services for patients with chronic kidney disease. Founded in 2019, it offers a range of services aimed at managing kidney disease progression, dialysis, and pre-emptive kidney transplants. The company focuses on optimizing health outcomes for patients undergoing dialysis. Monogram Health emphasizes a personalized approach to care, tailoring each patient's plan to align with their specific health goals and social determinants of health. By partnering with health plans and other healthcare sponsors, Monogram Health facilitates collaboration among patients, their support systems, and healthcare providers to achieve improved health outcomes.

Main Street Health

Series A in 2021
Main Street Health is a value-based healthcare provider dedicated solely to rural America. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Vim

Series B in 2021
Vim, Inc. develops a healthcare platform to provide online services that helps patients and healthcare providers find, schedule, and receive care from doctors and specialists. It provides online booking solutions and referral coordination. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DexCare

Series A in 2021
DexCare is a provider of Platform-as-a-Service offering to manage health system capacity and demand across all lines of care. The company enables health systems to evolve their traditional, one-to-one, patient-to-provider relationships and transform into a highly scalable digital experience for their patients— increasing revenue from new, digital-first patients while minimizing new patient acquisition costs. DexCare was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Audacious Inquiry

Venture Round in 2020
Audacious Inquiry, LLC is a healthcare information technology and policy consulting firm based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2004. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions that enhance the sharing, management, and protection of health information across the healthcare system. It offers a range of services including health information systems, master data management, web applications, and analytical services. Notable products include the Encounter Notification Service, which delivers real-time notifications regarding patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to healthcare providers and payers, thereby improving clinical outcomes and supporting population health initiatives. Additionally, Audacious Inquiry develops custom software solutions and provides consulting on health IT policy, operational strategies, and Medicaid technology. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies, health information organizations, provider networks, and private payers, playing a crucial role in advancing healthcare delivery through technology.

Ready

Series C in 2020
Ready Responders, Inc. focuses on enhancing community health by providing immediate medical care and support for various health needs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company offers services such as 911 quick responses, telehealth consultations, and patient access to emergency medical professionals. Their responders visit patients at home to address physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with advanced medical providers. Ready Responders also facilitates connections to external resources for ongoing support and aims to improve patient experiences while reducing overall care costs. The company operates in multiple locations across Louisiana, Nevada, New York City, and the National Capital Region, and is in-network with many major insurance providers.

Klara

Series A in 2020
Klara operates an end-to-end patient engagement platform tailored for healthcare organizations, facilitating efficient communication between practitioners and patients. The platform allows healthcare teams to provide virtual care, collaborate internally, and automate various front-desk tasks, streamlining workflows and enhancing the patient experience throughout the care journey. Used by thousands of healthcare teams across over 40 specialties, Klara aims to improve operational efficiency and support the growth of patient volume while ensuring easy access to practices and centralized management of administrative responsibilities.

Monogram Health

Series A in 2020
Monogram Health, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that specializes in kidney care services for patients with chronic kidney disease. Founded in 2019, it offers a range of services aimed at managing kidney disease progression, dialysis, and pre-emptive kidney transplants. The company focuses on optimizing health outcomes for patients undergoing dialysis. Monogram Health emphasizes a personalized approach to care, tailoring each patient's plan to align with their specific health goals and social determinants of health. By partnering with health plans and other healthcare sponsors, Monogram Health facilitates collaboration among patients, their support systems, and healthcare providers to achieve improved health outcomes.

Ready

Series B in 2020
Ready Responders, Inc. focuses on enhancing community health by providing immediate medical care and support for various health needs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company offers services such as 911 quick responses, telehealth consultations, and patient access to emergency medical professionals. Their responders visit patients at home to address physical, mental, and social health needs, utilizing technology to connect with advanced medical providers. Ready Responders also facilitates connections to external resources for ongoing support and aims to improve patient experiences while reducing overall care costs. The company operates in multiple locations across Louisiana, Nevada, New York City, and the National Capital Region, and is in-network with many major insurance providers.

Stratasan

Venture Round in 2019
Stratasan, LLC specializes in providing market intelligence to hospitals and healthcare systems through its software and services. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company offers an analytical platform featuring applications such as Blackbird, a data query engine that delivers insights, and Canvas, a customizable report delivery system that provides financial analysis and market projections for various healthcare volumes. Additionally, Stratasan provides a suite of software solutions known as Pathways, which grants access to actionable intelligence. Founded in 2010 and formerly known as Health Data Source LLC, Stratasan focuses on enabling healthcare organizations to make informed decisions to enhance strategic growth, covering areas such as strategic planning, marketing, physician relations, and mergers and acquisitions.

Monogram Health

Series A in 2019
Monogram Health, Inc. is a Nashville-based company that specializes in kidney care services for patients with chronic kidney disease. Founded in 2019, it offers a range of services aimed at managing kidney disease progression, dialysis, and pre-emptive kidney transplants. The company focuses on optimizing health outcomes for patients undergoing dialysis. Monogram Health emphasizes a personalized approach to care, tailoring each patient's plan to align with their specific health goals and social determinants of health. By partnering with health plans and other healthcare sponsors, Monogram Health facilitates collaboration among patients, their support systems, and healthcare providers to achieve improved health outcomes.

Regroup

Series B in 2018
Regroup Therapy, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in telemedicine solutions aimed at addressing mental healthcare shortages across the United States. Established in 2011, the company has developed a platform that connects mental and behavioral health professionals with their patients through online sessions, using live and interactive video conferencing. Regroup's services emphasize patient privacy and the confidentiality of personal health information by employing end-to-end encryption. This technology enhances access to mental health care, enabling patients to overcome challenges related to geographic distance, mobility restrictions, and the logistical burdens of in-person visits to healthcare providers.

180 Health Partners

Series B in 2018
180 Health Partners, Inc. specializes in addressing substance use and behavioral health challenges, particularly among expecting mothers. The company offers two main programs: The 180 Way, which combines personalized interdisciplinary treatment with a supportive ecosystem, and StrongWell, aimed at helping pregnant women overcome addiction to ensure the delivery of healthy babies. By facilitating multi-modal care coordination, 180 Health Partners connects opioid-addicted mothers with healthcare providers, allowing them to receive medical assistance in various settings, including their homes or preferred locations. Founded in 2016 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the organization focuses on improving maternal health outcomes through accessible and comprehensive healthcare support.

Relode

Seed Round in 2016
Relode is one platform that works equally well for employers, employees, and ultimately the patients they care for. Relode is a community-based online platform for healthcare professionals to easily match jobs and candidates. It allows healthcare professionals to refer friends or directly apply for great jobs and be rewarded. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

180 Health Partners

Series A in 2016
180 Health Partners, Inc. specializes in addressing substance use and behavioral health challenges, particularly among expecting mothers. The company offers two main programs: The 180 Way, which combines personalized interdisciplinary treatment with a supportive ecosystem, and StrongWell, aimed at helping pregnant women overcome addiction to ensure the delivery of healthy babies. By facilitating multi-modal care coordination, 180 Health Partners connects opioid-addicted mothers with healthcare providers, allowing them to receive medical assistance in various settings, including their homes or preferred locations. Founded in 2016 and based in Franklin, Tennessee, the organization focuses on improving maternal health outcomes through accessible and comprehensive healthcare support.

Aspire Health

Series D in 2016
Aspire Health, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Nashville, Tennessee, that operates a network of outpatient palliative care practices for patients with serious illnesses. Established in 2012, the company focuses on providing relief from symptoms, pain, and stress associated with conditions such as cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, liver failure, advanced dementia, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Aspire Health supports patients and their caregivers by navigating the healthcare system, aiding in complex treatment decisions, and offering emotional and spiritual guidance. The organization delivers home-based and outpatient clinical services across several Middle Tennessee counties, including Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson. Aspire Health operates as a subsidiary of Nash Holding Company and emphasizes disease management and care coordination across various settings, including outpatient clinics and assisted living centers.

Valify

Series A in 2016
Valify, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that offers a web-based solution designed to help healthcare organizations identify, benchmark, and track savings in purchased services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Frisco, Texas, Valify serves over 600 health systems across the United States, enabling them to mitigate financial risk and reduce operational costs. The platform provides proprietary benchmarking analysis and market share insights, allowing users to compare their spending against a database of peer institutions and prepare for vendor negotiations. Valify covers over 1,200 categories of purchased services, which can represent up to 45% of a hospital's non-labor budget. Since its inception, Valify has helped its clients save more than $100 million and has been recognized for its innovative approach to supply chain execution. The company operates as a subsidiary of HCA Healthcare.
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