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SpringTide Ventures

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

The best health-tech companies are built by founders who have previously started and scaled healthcare companies and understand the operational complexity of healthcare delivery. We partner with repeat founders solving real healthcare problems with direct impact on patient outcomes, especially for underserved populations. Our 22 venture partners and 114 investor network provide unmatched access to healthcare system leaders, policymakers, and go-to-market expertise.

Likely not a fit for

Consumer health apps without proven outcomes, speculative biotech without operational teams, founders without healthcare domain expertise, companies seeking only capital without operational partnership

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$150M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

5 contacts on file

AW

Austin Walters

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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RM

Ryan Morley

PartnerPartner

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JC

Josh Cowdin

Platform & OpsChief Financial Officer

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BO

Brad Otto

PartnerPartner

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CS

Claire Smith

PartnerPartner

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Portfolio

Paterna Biosciences
OpenLoop
FlyteHealthHealthcare Digital

FlyteHealth delivers precision cardiometabolic care for prediabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and more, utilizing an AI-driven prescribing model for personalized treatment.

TenoviHealthcare Digital

Tenovi specializes in remote patient monitoring solutions, providing a platform that connects medical device manufacturers with RPM companies through cellular-connected devices that automate patient vitals transmission.

Nest HealthHealthcare Digital

Nest Health is a whole-family healthcare practice providing convenient and compassionate care for families covered by participating health plans in the greater New Orleans area. The company offers healthcare services at home and online, including evening and weekend appointments, as well as 24/7 advice. Nest Health's services are available at no additional cost to families covered by participating health plans, making healthcare easy and accessible for families.

WellsheetHealthcare Digital

Wellsheet is an AI-powered platform that enhances clinical workflows by reducing charting time and improving clinical clarity for healthcare providers. It integrates with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to provide real-time documentation and evidence-based pathway recommendations.

Ellipsis HealthHealthcare Digital

Ellipsis Health develops Sage, an emotionally intelligent AI Care Manager designed to enhance clinical operations and patient care by providing autonomous virtual care management.

BiotiaHealthcare Digital

Biotia is a health-tech company leveraging sequencing-based technology and proprietary AI-powered software to rapidly and accurately identify microorganisms and antimicrobial resistance, aiming to fight infectious diseases.

Debut BiotechBiotech Life Sciences

Debut Biotech is a pioneering biotech beauty company that creates high-performing beauty products rooted in science and clinical testing, utilizing bio-based ingredients and advanced biomanufacturing techniques.

Helm HealthHealthcare Digital

Helm Health provides health plan technology services, focusing on Dynamic Copay products that help members make informed healthcare decisions by offering upfront pricing and a user-friendly search platform.

InitoHealthcare Digital

Inito is a company that simplifies healthcare and wellness by providing advanced hormone trackers for fertility monitoring, allowing users to track their fertility hormones at home and make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

IgniteDataHealthcare Digital

IgniteData is transforming the future of clinical trials through its cloud-based Virtual Research Assistant, Archer. A system-agnostic solution, Archer brings modern interoperability between EHR and key research applications, such as EDC. Providing seamless, secure transfer of clinical data, Archer is the global EHR-to-EDC solution for modern clinical trials.

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SpringTide Ventures Research Investment Thesis SpringTide Ventures is a specialized health-tech venture capital firm founded in 2018 by repeat healthcare founders who have previously started, scaled, and exited healthcare companies. The firm is built on the conviction that the greatest health-tech innovations come from founders with deep healthcare experience and entrepreneurial track records. Spr

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