TriStar Health Partners

TriStar Health Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2009 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with an additional office in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on healthcare innovation and technologies emerging from universities and research institutions, although it also considers existing companies not directly tied to research. TriStar Health Partners invests in a variety of sectors, including life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, healthcare information technology, and healthcare services. The firm typically makes investments ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, with a target total investment between $1 million and $2 million over the life of each investment. Its primary investment focus is on companies located in the Southeast United States, particularly in Tennessee. The firm manages multiple funds aimed at supporting pre-seed and seed stage healthcare companies.

Christopher Rand

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Past deals in Tennessee

MedCenterDisplay

Series B in 2015
MedCenterDisplay offers a multifunctional network that helps healthcare organizations connect with patients in a robust way. They focus on providing healthcare marketers with turn-key solutions backed by engaging, creative content. The company's digital signage systems allow healthcare organizations to reach each and every person who walks through the door. Developed and tested by physicians and medical staff, MedCenterDisplay is an advanced digital communication network specifically designed to meet the needs of healthcare facilities. Their multi-functional network immediately engages patients and their families while they are waiting to see their healthcare provider.

Nusirt

Series C in 2015
NuSirt Sciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 2007. It focuses on developing innovative products for the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases related to over-nutrition, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The company's technology platform combines natural compounds with pharmaceutical agents to activate sirtuin pathways, aiming to reduce the dosage of metformin, a standard treatment for early-stage type 2 diabetes, which some patients find difficult to tolerate due to side effects. NuSirt's lead product, NS-0100, combines leucine with a low dose of metformin and is currently undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials to determine its efficacy. The company has filed eleven patent applications, with two patents issued, and has conducted multiple pre-clinical and clinical studies to support its patented technologies. NuSirt has also formed strategic partnerships to enhance its research and development efforts in the field.

Evermind

Series A in 2015
Evermind, inc. provides solutions that enable the users to monitor home appliances. It offers Evermind that sends text messages or email notifications when appliances are switched on and off, as well as sends information to users. The company’s Evermind sends a notification when an appliance is used or not used within a specific period of time for various appliances, including microwave ovens, coffee makers, TVs, lamps, curling irons, CPAP machines, garage door openers, and more. Evermind, inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Advanced Catheter Therapies, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company focused on the research and development of catheter technologies designed to address various vascular diseases, such as thrombosis, inflammation, occlusions, and restenosis. The company's key product, the Occlusion Perfusion Catheter, is a multi-lumen balloon catheter that temporarily restricts blood flow to enable localized delivery of therapeutic agents within the peripheral and coronary vasculature. Additionally, Advanced Catheter Therapies is developing devices specifically aimed at preventing restenosis, or the re-blockage of blood vessels, as well as catheters for endovascular debulking, which involves clearing blocked blood vessels. Founded in 2008 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Atlanta Catheter Therapies, Inc. before rebranding in October 2011.

MedCenterDisplay

Venture Round in 2014
MedCenterDisplay offers a multifunctional network that helps healthcare organizations connect with patients in a robust way. They focus on providing healthcare marketers with turn-key solutions backed by engaging, creative content. The company's digital signage systems allow healthcare organizations to reach each and every person who walks through the door. Developed and tested by physicians and medical staff, MedCenterDisplay is an advanced digital communication network specifically designed to meet the needs of healthcare facilities. Their multi-functional network immediately engages patients and their families while they are waiting to see their healthcare provider.

Molecular Sensing

Series A in 2014
Molecular Sensing, Inc. is a drug discovery and life sciences research instrumentation company that specializes in biophysical characterization of small molecule interactions with complex drug targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company commercializes a unique assay technology known as Back-Scattering Interferometry (BSI), which allows for label-free and conformation-sensitive detection of biomolecular interactions in free-solution environments. This technology supports a range of applications, including assay development, secondary screening, and mechanism-of-action studies, particularly for allosteric and complex targets. By enabling the measurement of unlabeled binding affinities and target engagement verification, Molecular Sensing provides pharmaceutical companies with advanced tools to enhance drug discovery processes.

Octovis, Inc.

Seed Round in 2014
Octovis expand the capabilities of nursing staff with live-streaming two-way video and real-time delivery of integrated medical device data, direct to a remote physician. Our Bluetooth enabled devices include a stethoscope, pulse oximeter, EKG, blood pressure cuff, otoscope, and a dermatoscope. These devices are connected to an Android tablet that live streams video between the nurse and remote physician (they connect via web browser); in addition to the data from the devices. The nurse can also don Vuzix smart glasses to transmit a live stream of video at their perspective, providing ‘eyes on site’. Organizations can use their own physicians, our partner PSO, or even a hybrid of both. We’ve built a robust platform between the nurse and physician, integrating into EHRs and providing intelligent dispatching algorithms to handle many concurrent encounters with a pool of available physicians. Our customers experience an increase in efficient, available, and effective care that helps them to drastically reduce hospital readmissions while providing more physician coverage than previously possible.

Preferral

Venture Round in 2014
Preferral is an referral management system. Preferral allows primary care practices save time on referrals, and specialists to increase and analyze their patient referrals. With Preferral's online referral forms, practices can add an easy-to-use referral form to their website. Patients can get referral appointments instantly while administrative costs are reduced and communications streamlined. Preferral doesn’t require any complicated integrations with the EHR. Preferral allows practices to uncover valuable insights about their referral relationships and improve marketing efforts. Preferral was founded by Jon Gautsch in 2013 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

InvisionHeart

Series A in 2014
InvisionHeart draws on the strengths of experienced leadership, robust software and hardware developers and a strong clinical advisory team. The technology was originally developed by a team of physicians and engineers at Vanderbilt University in response to real-world clinical problems. Along with their team of investors, they share a vision for the improved care of heart patients wherever they live and work.

Octovis, Inc.

Seed Round in 2014
Octovis expand the capabilities of nursing staff with live-streaming two-way video and real-time delivery of integrated medical device data, direct to a remote physician. Our Bluetooth enabled devices include a stethoscope, pulse oximeter, EKG, blood pressure cuff, otoscope, and a dermatoscope. These devices are connected to an Android tablet that live streams video between the nurse and remote physician (they connect via web browser); in addition to the data from the devices. The nurse can also don Vuzix smart glasses to transmit a live stream of video at their perspective, providing ‘eyes on site’. Organizations can use their own physicians, our partner PSO, or even a hybrid of both. We’ve built a robust platform between the nurse and physician, integrating into EHRs and providing intelligent dispatching algorithms to handle many concurrent encounters with a pool of available physicians. Our customers experience an increase in efficient, available, and effective care that helps them to drastically reduce hospital readmissions while providing more physician coverage than previously possible.

Molecular Sensing

Series A in 2013
Molecular Sensing, Inc. is a drug discovery and life sciences research instrumentation company that specializes in biophysical characterization of small molecule interactions with complex drug targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company commercializes a unique assay technology known as Back-Scattering Interferometry (BSI), which allows for label-free and conformation-sensitive detection of biomolecular interactions in free-solution environments. This technology supports a range of applications, including assay development, secondary screening, and mechanism-of-action studies, particularly for allosteric and complex targets. By enabling the measurement of unlabeled binding affinities and target engagement verification, Molecular Sensing provides pharmaceutical companies with advanced tools to enhance drug discovery processes.

Diagnovus

Seed Round in 2013
Diagnovus, founded in 2011 and located in Nashville, TN, specializes in molecular diagnostics aimed at rare cancers, including pediatric forms. The company is committed to developing innovative diagnostic tests that enhance the decision-making process for physicians, patients, and families dealing with challenging health conditions. By focusing on evidence-based products, Diagnovus aims to improve patient outcomes, support healthcare providers in delivering more effective care, and promote the efficient use of healthcare resources. Through its dedication to improving health and treatment quality, Diagnovus seeks to make a significant impact in the field of molecular diagnostics.

Quire

Seed Round in 2013
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible, actionable data for population health management. The company’s platform allows healthcare organizations to categorize, organize, and visualize patient information, enabling the identification and treatment of high-risk patients and the targeting of healthcare spending demographics. By integrating social and environmental factors into its analysis, Quire provides insights that help practices understand patient risk across their populations. The system supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and resource allocation, facilitating effective interventions and cost reduction. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.

Diagnovus

Seed Round in 2013
Diagnovus, founded in 2011 and located in Nashville, TN, specializes in molecular diagnostics aimed at rare cancers, including pediatric forms. The company is committed to developing innovative diagnostic tests that enhance the decision-making process for physicians, patients, and families dealing with challenging health conditions. By focusing on evidence-based products, Diagnovus aims to improve patient outcomes, support healthcare providers in delivering more effective care, and promote the efficient use of healthcare resources. Through its dedication to improving health and treatment quality, Diagnovus seeks to make a significant impact in the field of molecular diagnostics.

Preferral

Seed Round in 2013
Preferral is an referral management system. Preferral allows primary care practices save time on referrals, and specialists to increase and analyze their patient referrals. With Preferral's online referral forms, practices can add an easy-to-use referral form to their website. Patients can get referral appointments instantly while administrative costs are reduced and communications streamlined. Preferral doesn’t require any complicated integrations with the EHR. Preferral allows practices to uncover valuable insights about their referral relationships and improve marketing efforts. Preferral was founded by Jon Gautsch in 2013 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

GOBA

Series A in 2013
Goba provides sms/app/web solutions/APIs to help corporations, telecoms, tech developers, universities, and organizations of all sizes to drive more meaningful engagement with their existing audiences for a world gone mobile. Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Goba provides the Goba Engage ™platform for corporations, universities and technology providers that wish to incorporate greater personal engagement into their mobile strategy. Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and also has a technology team based in Silicon Valley. Initial funding began with several local investors and early-stage Venture Capital. Popular analysts are noting how Goba is a pioneer in the personal media and SoLoMo space. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi.

VenX Medical

Seed Round in 2013
VenX Medical LLC is a medical device company based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in the treatment of varicose veins associated with venous insufficiency. Founded in 2009, the company has developed innovative devices, including VenX Reach, a disposable device designed for the treatment of small and medium-sized lower limb veins, such as reticular and spider veins. This device can be used as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other vein therapies, including endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy. Additionally, VenX Medical offers Nanophlebectomy, a handheld device that targets spider and reticular veins by disrupting the vein layers to induce coagulation. These technologies aim to provide effective and minimally invasive options for patients suffering from various venous conditions.

MedCenterDisplay

Series A in 2013
MedCenterDisplay offers a multifunctional network that helps healthcare organizations connect with patients in a robust way. They focus on providing healthcare marketers with turn-key solutions backed by engaging, creative content. The company's digital signage systems allow healthcare organizations to reach each and every person who walks through the door. Developed and tested by physicians and medical staff, MedCenterDisplay is an advanced digital communication network specifically designed to meet the needs of healthcare facilities. Their multi-functional network immediately engages patients and their families while they are waiting to see their healthcare provider.

Molecular Sensing

Series A in 2013
Molecular Sensing, Inc. is a drug discovery and life sciences research instrumentation company that specializes in biophysical characterization of small molecule interactions with complex drug targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company commercializes a unique assay technology known as Back-Scattering Interferometry (BSI), which allows for label-free and conformation-sensitive detection of biomolecular interactions in free-solution environments. This technology supports a range of applications, including assay development, secondary screening, and mechanism-of-action studies, particularly for allosteric and complex targets. By enabling the measurement of unlabeled binding affinities and target engagement verification, Molecular Sensing provides pharmaceutical companies with advanced tools to enhance drug discovery processes.

Molecular Sensing

Seed Round in 2013
Molecular Sensing, Inc. is a drug discovery and life sciences research instrumentation company that specializes in biophysical characterization of small molecule interactions with complex drug targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company commercializes a unique assay technology known as Back-Scattering Interferometry (BSI), which allows for label-free and conformation-sensitive detection of biomolecular interactions in free-solution environments. This technology supports a range of applications, including assay development, secondary screening, and mechanism-of-action studies, particularly for allosteric and complex targets. By enabling the measurement of unlabeled binding affinities and target engagement verification, Molecular Sensing provides pharmaceutical companies with advanced tools to enhance drug discovery processes.

Evermind

Seed Round in 2013
Evermind, inc. provides solutions that enable the users to monitor home appliances. It offers Evermind that sends text messages or email notifications when appliances are switched on and off, as well as sends information to users. The company’s Evermind sends a notification when an appliance is used or not used within a specific period of time for various appliances, including microwave ovens, coffee makers, TVs, lamps, curling irons, CPAP machines, garage door openers, and more. Evermind, inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Quire

Seed Round in 2013
Quire, LLC specializes in transforming unstructured clinical notes and electronic medical record (EMR) text into accessible, actionable data for population health management. The company’s platform allows healthcare organizations to categorize, organize, and visualize patient information, enabling the identification and treatment of high-risk patients and the targeting of healthcare spending demographics. By integrating social and environmental factors into its analysis, Quire provides insights that help practices understand patient risk across their populations. The system supports predictive modeling, provider evaluation, and resource allocation, facilitating effective interventions and cost reduction. Founded in 2003 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, Quire was previously known as Computable Genomix, LLC.

Diagnovus

Seed Round in 2013
Diagnovus, founded in 2011 and located in Nashville, TN, specializes in molecular diagnostics aimed at rare cancers, including pediatric forms. The company is committed to developing innovative diagnostic tests that enhance the decision-making process for physicians, patients, and families dealing with challenging health conditions. By focusing on evidence-based products, Diagnovus aims to improve patient outcomes, support healthcare providers in delivering more effective care, and promote the efficient use of healthcare resources. Through its dedication to improving health and treatment quality, Diagnovus seeks to make a significant impact in the field of molecular diagnostics.

Diagnovus

Seed Round in 2013
Diagnovus, founded in 2011 and located in Nashville, TN, specializes in molecular diagnostics aimed at rare cancers, including pediatric forms. The company is committed to developing innovative diagnostic tests that enhance the decision-making process for physicians, patients, and families dealing with challenging health conditions. By focusing on evidence-based products, Diagnovus aims to improve patient outcomes, support healthcare providers in delivering more effective care, and promote the efficient use of healthcare resources. Through its dedication to improving health and treatment quality, Diagnovus seeks to make a significant impact in the field of molecular diagnostics.

Pathfinder Technologies

Seed Round in 2013
Pathfinder Technologies (formerly Pathfinder Therapeutics, Inc.), a medical device company, engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solutions in the field of navigated abdominal surgery. The company provides an integrated intra-operative image guidance system for open liver surgical procedure; and accessories, including IRED localization probes, navigated RF ablators, and navigated ultrasonic aspirators. Its system consists of a software architecture that allows the surgeon to display a 3D view of the liver. Its system is used in various open liver surgery applications, including hepatic resection, open ablation, open biopsy, living donor transplant, cyst removal, and tumor removal. Pathfinder Technologies was founded in 2004 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

GOBA

Seed Round in 2013
Goba provides sms/app/web solutions/APIs to help corporations, telecoms, tech developers, universities, and organizations of all sizes to drive more meaningful engagement with their existing audiences for a world gone mobile. Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Goba provides the Goba Engage ™platform for corporations, universities and technology providers that wish to incorporate greater personal engagement into their mobile strategy. Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and also has a technology team based in Silicon Valley. Initial funding began with several local investors and early-stage Venture Capital. Popular analysts are noting how Goba is a pioneer in the personal media and SoLoMo space. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi.

Diagnovus

Seed Round in 2012
Diagnovus, founded in 2011 and located in Nashville, TN, specializes in molecular diagnostics aimed at rare cancers, including pediatric forms. The company is committed to developing innovative diagnostic tests that enhance the decision-making process for physicians, patients, and families dealing with challenging health conditions. By focusing on evidence-based products, Diagnovus aims to improve patient outcomes, support healthcare providers in delivering more effective care, and promote the efficient use of healthcare resources. Through its dedication to improving health and treatment quality, Diagnovus seeks to make a significant impact in the field of molecular diagnostics.

Pathfinder Technologies

Venture Round in 2012
Pathfinder Technologies (formerly Pathfinder Therapeutics, Inc.), a medical device company, engages in the design, development, and manufacture of solutions in the field of navigated abdominal surgery. The company provides an integrated intra-operative image guidance system for open liver surgical procedure; and accessories, including IRED localization probes, navigated RF ablators, and navigated ultrasonic aspirators. Its system consists of a software architecture that allows the surgeon to display a 3D view of the liver. Its system is used in various open liver surgery applications, including hepatic resection, open ablation, open biopsy, living donor transplant, cyst removal, and tumor removal. Pathfinder Technologies was founded in 2004 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

GOBA

Seed Round in 2012
Goba provides sms/app/web solutions/APIs to help corporations, telecoms, tech developers, universities, and organizations of all sizes to drive more meaningful engagement with their existing audiences for a world gone mobile. Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Goba provides the Goba Engage ™platform for corporations, universities and technology providers that wish to incorporate greater personal engagement into their mobile strategy. Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and also has a technology team based in Silicon Valley. Initial funding began with several local investors and early-stage Venture Capital. Popular analysts are noting how Goba is a pioneer in the personal media and SoLoMo space. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi.

MedCenterDisplay

Seed Round in 2012
MedCenterDisplay offers a multifunctional network that helps healthcare organizations connect with patients in a robust way. They focus on providing healthcare marketers with turn-key solutions backed by engaging, creative content. The company's digital signage systems allow healthcare organizations to reach each and every person who walks through the door. Developed and tested by physicians and medical staff, MedCenterDisplay is an advanced digital communication network specifically designed to meet the needs of healthcare facilities. Their multi-functional network immediately engages patients and their families while they are waiting to see their healthcare provider.

Molecular Sensing

Seed Round in 2012
Molecular Sensing, Inc. is a drug discovery and life sciences research instrumentation company that specializes in biophysical characterization of small molecule interactions with complex drug targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company commercializes a unique assay technology known as Back-Scattering Interferometry (BSI), which allows for label-free and conformation-sensitive detection of biomolecular interactions in free-solution environments. This technology supports a range of applications, including assay development, secondary screening, and mechanism-of-action studies, particularly for allosteric and complex targets. By enabling the measurement of unlabeled binding affinities and target engagement verification, Molecular Sensing provides pharmaceutical companies with advanced tools to enhance drug discovery processes.

OnFocus Healthcare

Venture Round in 2012
Originally founded in 1985 as a healthcare strategic planning consulting firm called m21partners, onFocus Healthcare was re-incorporated in 2008 as a business execution software solutions company. Today, onFocus is the leading provider of enterprise performance management (EPM) software and support services for the healthcare marketplace. Their product, onFocus epm™, ensures that patients get better, faster, and less expensive care by helping hospitals continuously execute and perform at higher levels. They are dedicated to the success of healthcare organizations and the executives, managers and employees who lead them. Through the use of their software products and advisory services, they strive to improve the execution success and performance of every provider they work with by at least 20%.

Molecular Sensing

Seed Round in 2012
Molecular Sensing, Inc. is a drug discovery and life sciences research instrumentation company that specializes in biophysical characterization of small molecule interactions with complex drug targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company commercializes a unique assay technology known as Back-Scattering Interferometry (BSI), which allows for label-free and conformation-sensitive detection of biomolecular interactions in free-solution environments. This technology supports a range of applications, including assay development, secondary screening, and mechanism-of-action studies, particularly for allosteric and complex targets. By enabling the measurement of unlabeled binding affinities and target engagement verification, Molecular Sensing provides pharmaceutical companies with advanced tools to enhance drug discovery processes.

Molecular Sensing

Venture Round in 2011
Molecular Sensing, Inc. is a drug discovery and life sciences research instrumentation company that specializes in biophysical characterization of small molecule interactions with complex drug targets. Founded in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company commercializes a unique assay technology known as Back-Scattering Interferometry (BSI), which allows for label-free and conformation-sensitive detection of biomolecular interactions in free-solution environments. This technology supports a range of applications, including assay development, secondary screening, and mechanism-of-action studies, particularly for allosteric and complex targets. By enabling the measurement of unlabeled binding affinities and target engagement verification, Molecular Sensing provides pharmaceutical companies with advanced tools to enhance drug discovery processes.

Diagnovus

Seed Round in 2011
Diagnovus, founded in 2011 and located in Nashville, TN, specializes in molecular diagnostics aimed at rare cancers, including pediatric forms. The company is committed to developing innovative diagnostic tests that enhance the decision-making process for physicians, patients, and families dealing with challenging health conditions. By focusing on evidence-based products, Diagnovus aims to improve patient outcomes, support healthcare providers in delivering more effective care, and promote the efficient use of healthcare resources. Through its dedication to improving health and treatment quality, Diagnovus seeks to make a significant impact in the field of molecular diagnostics.

GOBA

Seed Round in 2010
Goba provides sms/app/web solutions/APIs to help corporations, telecoms, tech developers, universities, and organizations of all sizes to drive more meaningful engagement with their existing audiences for a world gone mobile. Goba LLC was founded with a passion to create technology that helps people build and maintain face-to-face relationships. Goba provides the Goba Engage ™platform for corporations, universities and technology providers that wish to incorporate greater personal engagement into their mobile strategy. Goba is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and also has a technology team based in Silicon Valley. Initial funding began with several local investors and early-stage Venture Capital. Popular analysts are noting how Goba is a pioneer in the personal media and SoLoMo space. Further information is available at http://www.goba.mobi.

OnFocus Healthcare

Series B in 2010
Originally founded in 1985 as a healthcare strategic planning consulting firm called m21partners, onFocus Healthcare was re-incorporated in 2008 as a business execution software solutions company. Today, onFocus is the leading provider of enterprise performance management (EPM) software and support services for the healthcare marketplace. Their product, onFocus epm™, ensures that patients get better, faster, and less expensive care by helping hospitals continuously execute and perform at higher levels. They are dedicated to the success of healthcare organizations and the executives, managers and employees who lead them. Through the use of their software products and advisory services, they strive to improve the execution success and performance of every provider they work with by at least 20%.