
Jumpstart Foundry
Description
Jumpstart Foundry is a prominent early-stage investment firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, exclusively focused on fostering innovation within the healthcare sector. Established in 2010, the firm operates primarily through an accelerator model, providing crucial capital and strategic support to nascent healthcare technology and services companies. Their mission is to identify and nurture promising startups that have the potential to significantly impact the healthcare landscape, driving efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and developing novel solutions.
The firm's investment strategy centers around its structured program, where it typically makes an initial investment of $150,000 into each selected company. This initial capital is complemented by extensive mentorship, access to a robust network of healthcare industry experts, and operational guidance designed to accelerate growth and market readiness. Beyond the initial cheque, Jumpstart Foundry maintains a long-term commitment to its portfolio companies, often participating in follow-on rounds to support their continued scaling and development. This hands-on approach underscores their dedication to building enduring value in the healthcare ecosystem.
Over its operational history, Jumpstart Foundry has demonstrated a significant impact on the healthcare startup scene, particularly within the United States. The firm has invested over $15 million across its diverse portfolio, supporting more than 100 companies since its inception. Their portfolio spans a wide array of healthcare sub-sectors, including digital health, medical devices, health IT, and care delivery solutions. Jumpstart Foundry's consistent investment activity and strategic support have positioned it as a key player in the early-stage healthcare venture capital landscape, contributing to the growth of innovative solutions that address critical challenges in healthcare.
Investor Profile
Jumpstart Foundry has backed more than 124 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 43 rounds, about 35% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical, Software.
- Typical check size: $150K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (64%)
- Pre Seed (23%)
- Convertible Note (10%)
- Angel (2%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (96%)
- India (1%)
- Israel (1%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Medical
- Software
- Information Technology
- Wellness
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Fitness
- Hospital
- Apps
- Machine Learning
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