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Jumpstart Nova

Nashville, Tennessee / Los Angeles, California · Invests in US · Website

SeedSeries AB2B SaaSHealthcare & BiotechHealthcare & Digital HealthEnterprise Software

Thesis

Venture capital is the platform for future workflows, therapies, and leaders in US healthcare. We back exceptional founders who, when paired with strategic capital and engaged partnership, can transform healthcare by building valuable companies that lower costs, improve outcomes, and drive positive change.

Likely not a fit for

We do not invest in healthcare models that worsen equity or lack authentic commitment to improving patient outcomes

How they invest

Lead or follow
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Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

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Marcus Whitney

General PartnerFounder, Managing Partner · Primary contact

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m•••@ju•••.com

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Kathryne Cooper

PartnerPartner

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Shannon Emley

Platform & OpsVice President of Finance & Accounting

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Portfolio

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TherifyHealthcare Digital

Therify connects employees to in-network providers with guaranteed availability, offering on-demand mental health care for the enterprise.

FenoHealthcare Digital

Feno offers the world's first smart toothbrush, designed to improve oral health and overall well-being by significantly reducing brushing time while enhancing cleaning effectiveness.

Time StudyEnterprise Software

Time Study is a leading enterprise platform for understanding how time is spent at work, providing insights into financial, operational, and workforce performance through time intelligence.

Intus CareHealthcare Digital

Intus Care is a technology ecosystem built for PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), designed to streamline data and improve care for seniors. The company focuses on delivering exceptional care, enhancing financial performance, and ensuring compliance in senior care.

Health Cost IQHealthcare Digital

Health Cost IQ is a healthcare claims analytics platform that leverages proprietary AI technology to analyze and predict healthcare costs, aiming to reduce inefficiencies and improve healthcare outcomes.

SoHookdHr Tech Work

SoHookd offers wellness challenges and a marketplace for personalized rewards aimed at boosting employee engagement and health.

AlerjeHealthcare Digital

Alerje offers the FAIT platform, an intelligent support system for oral immunotherapy, helping families and clinics manage food allergies with personalized tracking and predictive insights.

Teamwork HealthcareHealthcare Digital

Teamwork Healthcare provides individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for individuals with autism and other developmental challenges, focusing on personalized care and community support.

Equity QuotientHealthcare Digital

An AI-powered stakeholder intelligence platform that provides leaders with actionable insights to automate compliance reporting, proactively manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth.

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Jumpstart Nova Research Investment Thesis Jumpstart Nova is a specialized healthcare venture capital firm focused on backing exceptional founders building transformative healthcare companies. Founded in 2020 by Marcus Whitney in response to America's racial reckoning, the fund was established as the first Black healthcare venture capital firm in America, committing to address chronic underinvestme

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